Hailes Lawyers is a commercial and property law firm located in Southbank, Melbourne. We have been providing premium legal services across a range of practice areas to individuals, businesses and corporations throughout Australia since 2011.

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WHO WE ARE

Hailes Lawyers is a commercial and property law firm located in Southbank, Melbourne.

Our team have extensive experience in retail and commercial leasing, conveyancing and property transactions, and commercial law.

We act for a diverse range of clients including:

  • Local and international companies and individuals
  • Property investors and developers
  • Commercial building and retail shopping centre landlords

in relation to their commercial and property requirements.

WHAT WE DO

We are a premium legal service covering a comprehensive range of practice areas.

Retail and Commercial Leasing

We specialise in commercial, industrial and retail leasing and have acted for both landlords and tenants. We can provide advice and representation for every element of a lease, including compliance with all applicable legislation. Our clients include shopping centre landlords, multi-storey building commercial landlords, commercial and industrial landlords and tenants of major shopping centres. [...]

We can assist in all aspects of leasing, including:

  • Reviewing and negotiating the terms of a lease;
  • Drafting leases;
  • Arranging for registration of lease (where applicable); and
  • Providing advice in respect of disputes and representing landlords and tenants in dispute resolution processes.

Property Development

We provide focused advice on all property and real estate matters. We advise and assist on matters associated with green-field/vacant land subdivisions, apartment and office buildings and shopping centre developments. Our clients include multi-national corporations, listed and unlisted property trusts, and private developers and investors. [...]

Our recent experience in property development includes acting for the developers in low and high density apartments and vacant land in metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Conveyancing and Property Transactions

We have extensive experience acting in all types of transactions involved in the conveyancing process for the sale and/or purchase of residential and commercial properties, and are up to date on all local, state and federal requirements. [...]

We can advise in all aspects of real estate, including:

  • Property acquisitions and disposals, including residential and commercial conveyancing;
  • Removal of easements and covenants;
  • Transfers of land between related persons or entities;
  • Stamp duty and GST;
  • Adverse possession; and
  • Compulsory acquisition.

For assistance in the purchase or sale of a property, or to obtain an estimate of the legal costs and expenses associated with your transaction, please contact us.

Commercial Advice

We provide advice on all aspects of commercial and corporate law and regulation across numerous industries. [...]

We can advise and assist clients in all facets of business law, including:

  • Advising, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts;
  • Corporations law advice;
  • Joint ventures;
  • Commercial developments;
  • Shareholders agreements;
  • Tax advice; and
  • Dispute resolution

Meet our team

Craig Hailes

Director

Craig established Hailes Lawyers in 2011. He is an experienced property and commercial lawyer who has practiced in these areas for over 20 years. Prior to establishing Hailes Lawyers, Craig was a partner in prominent law firms in Melbourne. Craig’s commitment and dedication to his clients are key reasons why many of his clients have remained with him for many years.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Acquisitions and dispositions of land;
  • Commercial and retail leasing of shopping centres, stand-alone buildings, industrial estates and office buildings;
  • Property development, including green-field/vacant land subdivisions, apartment buildings and shopping centre developments;
  • ‘Off the plan’ commercial and residential subdivisions;
  • Construction contracts;
  • General commercial law advice;
  • Due diligence review;
  • Compulsory acquisitions; and
  • Dispute resolution.

Ross Koutsantony

Senior Associate

Ross joined Hailes Lawyers in April 2019 and is committed to building strong, ongoing relationships with clients by providing the highest level of service possible. Ross has experience in commercial and property matters, including purchase and sale of business transactions, “off-the-plan” developments and leasing. Ross was admitted to practice in Victoria in 2016.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Purchases and sales of residential and commercial properties;
  • Subdivisions of land;
  • Preparation, negotiation and settlement of commercial leases; and
  • Sale and purchase of businesses.

Ding Chia

Senior Associate

Ding was admitted to practice in Victoria in 2015 and has expertise and experience in property and commercial law. Ding provides ongoing advice and support to both landlords and tenants regarding commercial leasing arrangements in all states in Australia and on other general commercial law. In addition, Ding has previously worked as a legal counsel at one of Australia’s largest hospitality group and is committed to understanding our clients’ businesses and assist with what is important to them. Ding is proficient in Mandarin and has acted for a wide range of clients.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Preparation, negotiation, review and settlement of lease agreements and other ancillary agreements;
  • Commercial and retail leasing of shopping centres, stand-alone buildings and office buildings and retail leasing legislations;
  • Acquisitions and dispositions of residential and commercial properties and subdivisions of land;
  • Purchase and sale of businesses;
  • General commercial contract and advice; and
  • Dispute resolution.

Sam Turner

Associate

Sam was admitted to practice in Victoria in 2018 and has extensive experience in commercial and property matters. Joining Hailes Lawyers in October 2022, Sam is committed to understanding our clients’ businesses and assists with what is important to them. With experience as a generalist practitioner, Sam is also able to assist clients with their individual legal needs, such as for Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Purchase and sale of residential and commercial property;
  • Sale and purchase of businesses;
  • Preparation, negotiation and settlement of commercial leases;
  • Property and commercial dispute resolution;
  • General commercial law advice; and
  • Wills and powers of attorney and deceased estates.

Linda Priest

Senior Leasing Paralegal

Linda joined Hailes Lawyers in 2011 and has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of commercial and property leasing. Linda provides ongoing advice and support to landlords regarding commercial leasing arrangements, including the negotiation and drafting of lease agreements.

Trish Ranieri

Senior Conveyancer

Trish joined Hailes Lawyers in October 2023 as our Senior Conveyancer. Trish has extensive experience in conveyancing (nation-wide) and off the plan developments. She is focused on providing clients with high quality service at all times and is committed to ensuring that every transaction is completed in an efficient and professional manner.

Kathryn Buzza

Legal Assistant

Kathryn has many years of experience in the legal industry.  Providing extensive support to the conveyancing team, Kathryn is focused on providing clients with high quality service at all times and is committed to ensuring that every transaction is completed in an efficient and professional manner.

Rose Le Guier

Law Clerk

Rose has firmly established herself as a valuable Law Clerk with Hailes Lawyers since joining our team. Rose has many years’ experience working in the legal industry. Rose provides a high level of support to Craig in addition to providing a range of administrative support tasks to the entire team. Rose is one of the first points of call for clients and strives to provide clients with high quality service at all times.

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EMAIL

General Enquiries:

rose.leguier@hailes.com.au

For Off-the-Plan developments:

settlements@hailes.com.au

 

PHONE

03 8672 6200

 

The Melburnian, Suite 1, 250 St Kilda Road
Southbank VIC 3006