Australian law firm Addisons is thrilled to announce the Partner appointment of highly respected commercial real estate lawyer Nicholas Cowie.
With almost four decades of experience in the real estate industry, nearly 30 years as a partner, Nicholas brings top-tier, premium depth to Addisons. Highly credentialed, he is known as a leading adviser to diverse and high-profile clients on their real estate portfolios and direct and indirect real estate transactions and developments.
Nicholas was warmly welcomed to the Sydney-based firm this week by Addisons Managing Partner Robert Kerr, “We are thrilled Nick has joined the firm. His formidable experience and reputation will be an asset to our long-standing clients in managing their significant real estate portfolios, as well as bolstering Addisons’ property transactions capability more generally.”
Nicholas specialises in structured direct and indirect real estate, business, asset and property trust acquisitions, financing and disposals; tenders, property development, due diligence; commercial, retail and industrial leasing (both landlord and tenant); FIRB real estate applications; investment, property and development management, co-ownership, unitholder, joint venture and other commercial agreements.
Nicholas’ reputation as one of Australia’s leading real estate lawyers is supported by recognition in industry guides Best Lawyers, Chambers Global – Asia Pacific and Who’s Who Legal for real estate over many years. His appointment brings the size of the all-equity Addisons Partnership to 24, which includes 50% female partners.
About Addisons’ Property practice
Addisons’ Property team brings expertise in all aspects of the commercial property process, from development, structuring and finance, construction, acquisition, leasing and management to disposal. Our comprehensive and integrated advice covers all disciplines that impact upon a commercial property transactions and projects. We commonly assist with Foreign Investment Review Board requirements, stamp duty, finance, corporate advice as well as the property aspects themselves.
Our advice is both informed by the context of our clients’ businesses and entire portfolio, and tailored to the specific set of risks and opportunities each transaction represents. We work closely with our clients’ teams including management, legal, risk and compliance, property consultants and financial and corporate advisors along the journey to completion. We take care of the transaction, anticipating issues and providing solutions to address obstacles, allowing clients to focus on the opportunity.