Sean delivers strategic and commercially focused solutions for institutional and private clients on major property transactions and development projects across Australia, particularly acquisitions, leasing and planning.
Biography
Sean guides clients through property development, acquisitions and dispositions, complex retail leasing, and planning and environment matters for commercial, industrial and residential assets.
His career includes experience as in-house counsel in the Middle East, advising on the development and leasing of major retail centres in the UAE. This international perspective complementing his work in Australia, acting for leading Australian institutional and private clients on high-value transactions.
Sean combines technical precision with a pragmatic approach, achieving commercial outcomes aligning with client objectives.
Sean's experience
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Barwon Investment Partners
Advised on the review and negotiation of Agreements for Lease and Leases for assets as part of acquisition due diligence, including specific leasing work at Adelaide Airport. Advised on assignment, subletting and change of control provisions and review of existing lease documentation. -
Victoria University
Advised on the negotiation and completion of an Agreement for Lease and Lease for training facility in Melbourne. Advised on pre-commitment arrangements, coordination of landlord and tenant works and management of incentive and make good provisions, as well as compliance. -
Centennial Property Group
Advised on the drafting, negotiation and completion of an Agreements for Lease and Leases nationally. This involved drafting of constituent and ancillary documentation and liaising with representatives of the tenant through to execution. -
Be Capital
Advised on the $24m acquisition of the Coles Morwell Shopping Centre in regional VIC.
Awards, recognition and rankings
- Best Lawyers in Australia 2027 – Recognised for Leasing Law and Real Property Law