Nathaniel Popelianski

Partner. Melbourne.

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Nathaniel acts on infrastructure and property deals at the big end of town. He is chosen by clients like National Australia Bank and ING Real Estate for projects that are large, complex and deadline driven.

Nathaniel has been involved in projects that have driven the explosive revitalisation of parts of Melbourne including mixed use developments at Melbourne Docklands and the largest social housing project ever undertaken in the state.

He is known for his ability to calmly and quietly come up with clever solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.

Nathaniel acts on infrastructure and property deals at the big end of town. He is chosen by clients like National Australia Bank and ING Real Estate for projects that are large, complex and deadline driven.

Nathaniel has been involved in projects that have driven the explosive revitalisation of parts of Melbourne including mixed use developments at Melbourne Docklands and the largest social housing project ever undertaken in the state.

He is known for his ability to calmly and quietly come up with clever solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.

“Reliable, enthusiastic, responsive and calm under pressure - you want Nathaniel on your team.” Bradley Price, National General Manager, Legal - Australand Property Group
Nathaniel Popelianski

Nathaniel's Expertise

  • New National Australia Bank campus Advised NAB on its new Docklands campus, one of Australia’s largest office pre-commitments in 2010.
  • ING Real Estate Waterfront City Development The project included commercial, retail, hotel, residential, car parking and an entertainment precinct with the Southern Star Observation Wheel.
  • Timbercorp liquidation Lead property advisor to the liquidator in the sale of freehold land, water rights and leasehold interests associated with Timbercorp’s forestry, almond and olive assets - a highly complex and time-sensitive transaction.
  • Stockland/Walker Asset Swap Lead advisor to Stockland on a transaction involving the swap of retail, commercial office and residential property assets across three Australian states (Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria) and one territory (Australian Capital Territory). This transaction has been reported as “Australia’s largest property swap since the global financial crisis” (Australian Financial Review, 16/6/2011).

What others say

  • “The highest level of service and professionalism” BP (Australia)
  • “Recommended Lawyer - Property ” Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession, 2011
  • “Is very quick to understand where the business is coming from” ING Real Estate
  • “Leading Lawyer - Real Estate” Chambers Global Guide, 2012
  • “Reliable, enthusiastic, responsive and calm under pressure - you want Nathaniel on your team.” Bradley Price, National General Manager, Legal - Australand Property Group

Nathaniel's Thinking

  • Hot property – get in quick 10th October 2011
    The Australian property market is so hot, you’re likely to be burned if you wait until you need it to look for new commercial property. It could cost you in failing to get what you need, or paying too much for it. The tips for success in a sophistica
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Nathaniel's Leadership

  • Homes for Homes Limited Director
  • Pathways Foundation Volunteer Advisor