Randall Gerkens

Partner. Melbourne.

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Nobody knows property like Randall.

He has led some of Australia’s largest commercial property transactions, including the largest commercial office lease pre-commitment/redevelopment and largest one line Corporate Real Estate Transaction in Australia; and has acted as lead adviser to the developers of some of the largest precincts at Docklands in Melbourne.

With an enviable track record of success, Randall is the go-to lawyer to for commercial property transactions, development and construction projects, property funds management and planning and land use issues.

Nobody knows property like Randall.

He has led some of Australia’s largest commercial property transactions, including the largest commercial office lease pre-commitment/redevelopment and largest one line Corporate Real Estate Transaction in Australia; and has acted as lead adviser to the developers of some of the largest precincts at Docklands in Melbourne.

With an enviable track record of success, Randall is the go-to lawyer to for commercial property transactions, development and construction projects, property funds management and planning and land use issues.

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“The man you want on your team”

Randall's Expertise

  • Australia’s largest property lease agreement Acted for Telstra in relation to the largest property lease agreement in the history of Australian commercial property transactions involving three strategic CBD locations comprising more than 115,000m² of office space.
  • Largest one line corporate real estate transaction in Australia Acted on the sale of Telstra's Office Portfolio including the tender process and disposition to lnvesta Property Trust for $570 million.
  • Major suburban office construction project Acted for Telstra on the proposed Clayton Office Consolidation Project involving development of approximately 42,000m2.
  • Acquisitions and development projects Acting for the Mirvac Group in relation to a range of acquisitions and projects including Yarra’s Edge at Docklands, Harcrest at Wantirna, Waverley Park, Laureate at Albert Park, 664 Collins Street, Melbourne and Rockbank.
  • $1.5 billion development of the Waterfront City precinct in Docklands, VIC Acted for ING in relation to its $1.5 billion development of the Waterfront City precinct at Docklands. This included strategic advice on its development agreement with VicUrban, project structuring and transactions relating to the Costco Wholesale Warehouse and the National lce Sports Centre.

What others say

  • “Leading Lawyer – Real Estate” Chambers Global Guide 2011
  • “Randall is so across his area of expertise, I know I can rely on him to pick up any issue I might miss”
  • “Recommended Property Lawyer” Doyle's Guide lists Australia’s Leading Lawyers, 2011
  • “Recommended for ‘the depth of his experience’ and his negotiation skills” Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2011

Randall's Leadership

  • Property Council of Australia Member
  • Property Industry Foundation Member