Andrew Jacobs is a Special Counsel in HWLE Lawyers’ Sydney Property and Real Estate team, advising national clients on retail, commercial and industrial leasing.
Andrew works with landlords and tenants across complex leasing portfolios, anchor transactions and high‑value individual leases, with a particular focus on outcomes that work in the real world, not just on paper. His clients include ASX‑listed companies, franchisors, property owners, developers and privately held businesses.
In addition to leasing, Andrew advises on a broad range of property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and development projects. He has significant experience managing due diligence and land‑related issues such as easements, covenants, subdivisions and title structuring, often alongside time‑critical commercial transactions. Clients value Andrew for his practical judgment, clear communication and ability to cut through complexity. He is regularly engaged on matters where clients need seasoned judgment on risk allocation and deal structure.
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Experience
- Dulux GroupAdvising on all aspects of leasing, supporting their corporate property team with complex property issues.
- Cerno GroupAdvising on leasing matters, providing strategic guidance to strengthen their position before disputes arise.
- SakkaraAdvising on land titling, including consolidations, subdivisions, easements, covenants, and general property due diligence.
- WoolworthsAdvising on long-term ground and anchor lease negotiations.
- OptusAdvising on leases for network infrastructure, including rooftop and land-based towers.
- Various corporate and high-net-worth clientsAdvising on leasing transactions and negotiations from start to finish.