Martin is NSW Practice Group Head of HWL Ebsworth’s Real Estate and Projects Group and brings over 30 years of experience in complex real estate transactions. He acts for many of Australia’s largest owners, developers, and users of real estate, many of whom have worked with him for over two decades and is known for his strategic insight, commercial acumen, and ability to identify and manage risk in complex transactions.
Martin and his dedicated team have built a market leading reputation in commercial acquisitions and disposals, complex agreements for lease and real estate portfolio management. In the process he and his team have also built and operate a leasing centre of excellence that delivers tailored legal services to national clients underpinned by sophisticated IT solutions that streamline workflows and reporting, ensuring efficient and responsive service delivery.
Expertise
Experience
- Stockland/Fife Capital Advised on joint development arrangements for multiple industrial assets across NSW and Queensland, managing structuring and delivery frameworks.
- Western Sydney Airport Advising and documenting long-term agreements for lease with air-freight operators in respect of Cargo Facility tenancies
- Cbus Property Advised on acquisition and development of Newmarket Randwick, the Langston Epping, and 77 Market Street Sydney.
- Ampol Advised on redevelopment of Pheasants Nest (M5) and Eastern Creek (M4) service centres, including leasing, planning, and construction interface agreements.
- National Tenant Clients Provide ongoing national leasing and advisory services to many of best known Australian brands.
- Origin Energy Advised on Eraring power station redevelopment and real estate arrangements with Transgrid.
- Competitive Foods Advised and documented joint venture with developer for joint acquisition co-branded retail sites
- Wyvern Hospital Project Advised on property aspects of hospital establishment, coordinating with planning, construction and finance teams to deliver integrated outcomes.
