Rupert Lugo is a Partner in the Melbourne Property team, specialising in capital transactions, leasing and property development. He acts for a diverse client base including ASX-listed and foreign corporations, developers, landowners, franchisors, banks and private lenders. Rupert is known for delivering clear, strategic advice that drives commercial outcomes.
His experience spans major acquisitions, build-to-rent projects, mixed-use developments and complex leasing arrangements. Rupert’s practical approach and deep market knowledge have earned him recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Property Law, Doyle’s Guide, and Lawyers Weekly’s 30 Under 30 Awards.
Expertise
Experience
- Centuria Capital Advising on major Victorian acquisitions including the $417M Telstra Data Centre, $205.1M 101 Moray Street, and $224M 1 McNab Avenue, plus ongoing leasing matters across office and industrial assets.
- Grocon Advising on acquisition, development and leasing of build-to-rent and mixed-use projects including Richmond Plaza and 685 La Trobe Street, with strategic input across all property stages.
- WelCo Advising on acquisition and leasing of Armstrong Creek Town Centre, including preparation of standard leasing documentation and negotiation of agreements for lease and leases.
- Major Developer Advising on a development agreement between three adjoining landowners to deliver a secondary school, up to 3,000 residential lots and a neighbourhood activity centre.
- Centuria Capital Advising on Centuria’s $500M acquisition of four office assets from Hines Global REIT, including property due diligence and coordination with capital raising teams across multiple entities
- Hines Advising on acquisition of multiple build-to-rent development sites, including negotiation of purchase terms, due diligence and strategic structuring to support long-term investment goals.
- Property Developer Advising on the property aspects of various residential and mixed-use developments ranging from 200 to 350 apartments.
- Poly Advising on negotiation of anchor lease at 1000 La Trobe Street to Myer, including drafting and finalising lease documentation and managing stakeholder interests in a high-profile commercial transaction.