Warren has deep expertise across all aspects of real estate law, with a particular focus on capital transactions across all asset classes. Highly regarded for his commercial acumen and pragmatic approach, Warren delivers strategic advice to assist clients unlock value and navigate the risks in complex real estate transactions.
He is a trusted advisor to leading institutional investors, private equity firms and major developers. He also advises many of Australia’s leading build-to-rent investors and operators.
Warren also has a strong track record advising on multi-jurisdictional portfolio transactions and capital partnering arrangements.
Key deals
Investa
Advised Investa, BGO and Cliffbrook Capital on the acquisition of separate 50% interests in 10-20 Bond Street, Sydney from Mirvac and Morgan Stanley for a combined price of AU$600 million.
Frasers and ESR JV
Advised Frasers and ESR on the joint acquisition of a 64-hectare industrial development site from Salta Properties, by way of a 50/50 joint venture, with an estimated end value of AU$900 million.
Mirvac
Advised Mirvac on the sale of a 50% interest in 7 Spencer Street, Melbourne to a Japanese investor and the subsequent fund through development of the site.
Self-storage portfolio
Advised a leading global asset manager on the acquisition and subsequent disposal a self-storage portfolio comprising 11 facilities.
Caulfield Village BTR
Advised on the acquisition and fund-through development of a 437-unit build-to-rent project in Caulfield, Melbourne.
SA Motor Accident Commission
Advised a leading global asset manager on the acquisition of the South Australian Motor Accident Commission property portfolio, comprising 11 office and industrial assets located across five states.