About Matthew
Matthew leads Arnold Bloch Leibler’s property & development practice in Sydney, advising major property investors, fund managers, developers, corporates and private clients on significant real estate investments and development projects across Australia.
His practice spans acquisitions and disposals, development and construction projects, co-ownership and joint venture arrangements, leasing, and the property aspects of financing and corporate transactions. He is particularly experienced in complex matters involving layered ownership, funding, development, and stakeholder arrangements across commercial, industrial, retail, hospitality, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use assets.
Having worked in-house as a Senior Legal Counsel in The Netherlands, Matthew understands transactions from the client’s perspective. He combines technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, helping clients manage risk, navigate complexity, and advance their commercial and strategic objectives.
Practice focus
Matthew's practice focuses on the following areas:
- Development and construction projects, including commercial, industrial, retail, residential and mixed-use properties
- Sales and acquisitions, including commercial, industrial, retail, residential and mixed-use properties
- Property investments and joint ventures
- Commercial and industrial leasing transactions
- Property and project finance due diligence
Experience
Matthew has acted for a number of major corporations, private client groups and entrepreneurs, including:
Commercial projects
- AsheMorgan:
- in relation to its acquisition of 309-321 Kent Street, Sydney
- in relation to the acquisition of 60 Margaret Street and the MetCentre, Sydney NSW
- Barwon Investment Partners in relation to:
- its acquisition of the Mornington Peninsula Private Hospital from Australian Unity
- the financing of the redevelopment of the La Trobe Private Hospital, Melbourne
- the leasing and redevelopment of Calvary John James Hospital, Canberra
- Brancourts Dairy: in relation to the property aspects of its sale to Arla Foods Mayer Australia
- Grollo Australia: in relation to the ownership and management of its 50% interest in Rialto Towers
- Icon Developments Australia: in relation to various Melbourne developments, including 600 Church Street, Cremorne, and 116 – 130 Cremorne Street, Cremorne in joint venture with Zagame
- Impact Investment Group: in relation to the development of 54 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC, and 25 King Street, Bowen Hills QLD
- Salta Properties: in relation to the acquisition and development of 475 Church Street, Richmond VIC in joint venture with Zagame
- Stamford Capital: in relation to the development and sale of multiple Tesla sites in various Australian jurisdictions
Industrial projects
- Charter Hall Group: in relation to various acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing of industrial properties throughout Australia
- HB+B: in relation to various industrial developments throughout New South Wales and Victoria
- Honda Australia: in relation to the sale of its head office and warehouse sites in Tullamarine and Campbellfield
Residential & mixed-use projects
- AsheMorgan and TOGA Group: in relation to the refinancing of their Darlinghurst mixed-use development
- Aspial - World Class Land: in relation to the ‘Australia 108’ residential apartment tower, Southbank, Melbourne
- Gurner™: in relation to its Burleigh Heads, QLD residential development in joint venture with MaxCap Group
- Metro Property: in relation to its Bingara Gorge development
- Moremac Property Group: in relation to the acquisition of 45 Gellies Road and 170 Lancefield Road, Sunbury VIC (Kingsfield, Sunbury)
Retail & hospitality projects
- AACO Lonsdale @ Spring Pty Ltd: in relation to the acquisition of the Oaks on Lonsdale
- Charter Hall: in relation to its acquisition of the freehold interest in Collins Place, Melbourne
- IP Generation: in relation to the sale of Corio Village Shopping Centre
- Lagardère AWPL: in relation to its portfolio of approximately 150 retail stores across Australia and New Zealand
Public interest & social impact
- Greening Australia: in relation to the return of the Nowanup property in Western Australia to a Noongar-owned specifical purpose charitable entity
- Children’s Cancer Institute: in relation to the establishment of the Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Australia’s first dedicated comprehensive cancer centre for children
- Lowitja Institute: in relation to its Collingwood head office lease
- Trust for Nature: in relation to the first land handback to Bunurong Traditional Owners in 180 years at Rhyll, Millowl (Phillip Island)
