Almost 50 years of combined experience.
Led by Nicole Leggat, our Property & Development division draws on Nicole's more than 23 years of dedicated property experience.
The team brings together decades of combined commercial and structural expertise, with nearly 50 years of experience across property transactions, major developments, deal structuring and complex commercial arrangements.
From the acquisition of a family home or investment property through to major residential and commercial developments, put and call options, sophisticated ownership structures and significant property transactions, SGL provides experienced, practical advice from the initial structuring and negotiation of a transaction through to completion.
We act for private clients, developers, investors, property owners, businesses, family offices and high net worth families across commercial, industrial and residential property.
Our experience includes:
Large property transactions require much more than preparing a contract.
SGL advises on the legal and commercial structure of developments from the earliest stages, including site acquisition, put and call options, ownership and investment structures, development agreements, joint ventures, financing considerations, subdivision, project documentation, off the plan sales and ultimate disposal.
For major developments, we can remain involved throughout the lifecycle of the project, providing continuity from the initial acquisition and structuring through development and eventual sale.
This allows potential legal and commercial issues to be identified early and documentation to be structured with the ultimate project objective in mind.
Nicole commenced her legal career with Westfield, specialising in retail and commercial leasing, before establishing her own boutique practice in Double Bay in 2004.
That depth of experience remains an important part of SGL's property practice.
We act for landlords, tenants, property owners and businesses across:
We approach leasing as a commercial transaction, not simply a document.
Whether we are acting on the purchase of a home, negotiating a commercial lease, structuring a put and call option or advising on a major development, our approach remains personal.
Clients have direct access to experienced lawyers who understand both the detail of the transaction and the commercial objective behind it.
From a single property transaction to a major development. SGL combines boutique service with the capability to handle complex property matters.