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Sallie Bowtell

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About

Sallie, an accomplished Real Estate Lawyer, is unwavering in her commitment to cultivating trust, nurturing relationships, and upholding accountability in her legal counsel.

She invests considerable time in comprehensively understanding her clients' businesses and industries, ensuring that her advice is informed and pertinent—a quality that earns her clients' profound respect and trust.

With a robust expertise spanning various facets of the real estate sector—from renewable energy initiatives to project financing, property transactions, and leasing—Sallie offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet diverse client needs.

Operating on a foundation of consistent feedback and transparent communication, Sallie fosters alignment and mutual understanding among all stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is equipped with the information they need to succeed.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Sallie is deeply committed to philanthropy, supporting causes close to her heart such as the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, RED Cross, and initiatives aimed at uplifting marginalized communities. Her pro-bono efforts, including projects like 'upskilling displaced kids' through the Imagine Re-evolution Initiative, reflect her belief in conscious leadership and social responsibility.

Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a dedication to staying ahead in an ever-evolving landscape, Sallie continuously pursues education and professional development opportunities, holding an MBA and credentials from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In her client relationships, Sallie serves as an indispensable ally, prioritizing a deep understanding of their goals and aspirations and guiding them with strategic insights and solutions to achieve their desired outcomes.

Areas of FocusBienes inmuebles

EXPERIENCE

  • Acting for Gateway Capital in partnership with Cadillac Fairview on the acquisition of two urban infill industrial estates in Melbourne.
  • Acting on the divestment by the National Pension Scheme of Korea, through a global fund manager, of a foreign global pension fund’s 50% share in a portfolio of 20 industrial and logistics assets across Victoria, New South Wales.
  • Developing, negotiating and finalising a suite of agreements for the development and operation of 348 apartments and 106 serviced hotel apartments in a 5 star hotel complex with approximately 3,000 square meters of commercial space.
  • Acting for CEP on the acquisition of an embedded network at a retail shopping mall in South East Melbourne.
  • Generally working on and supervising various office and retail leasing matters and subleases for national clients including Bunnings, Officeworks, Target, Kmart and AECOM across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia.
  • Acting for a global e-commerce distributor on the structuring and acquisition of its new Australian distribution facility to support its expansion into the Australian market.
  • Acting on the acquisition of Ford Australia’s former Broadmeadows and Geelong manufacturing sites and also on its high profile acquisition of the GMHolden’s former manufacturing site in Elizabeth, South Australia.
  • Acting on the national rollout of solar rooftop leases over industrial properties throughout Australia for a new renewable energy fund.
  • Acting on the acquisition by an investment fund of a AUD35 million, 72,000 square meters industrial estate in Brooklyn, Victoria with seven warehouses, including the ongoing estate/asset management work.
  • Acting on the circa AUD100 million acquisition of a hotel and retail shopping mall including due diligence, negotiation of suite of sale contracts, advising on the suite of hotel management agreements and foreign ownership matters.
  • Developing, negotiating and finalising a suite of agreements for the development and operation of 348 apartments and 106 serviced hotel apartments in a 5 star hotel complex with approximately 3,000 square meters of commercial space.
  • Acting on the acquisition of land and business of the former Rydges, Swanston St (approximately AUD35 million).
  • Acting on the acquisition by a Singaporean consortium on its AUD275 million purchase of a Sydney office tower from Propertylink Funds Management.
  • Real estate due diligence for an ASX-listed client in respect of its acquisition of a corporate group for approximately AUD35 million. Advising on suite of warranties (real estate and environment) given the health of the leasing portfolio.
  • Generally working on and supervising various office and retail leasing matters and subleases for national clients including Bunnings, Officeworks, Target, Kmart and AECOM across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia.
Education

    Awards

    Best Lawyers Australia

    • Leasing Law (2023-2024 ed)

    Legal 500

    • Real Estate (2024 ed)

    Prior Experience

    • September 2018-December 2021: Mid-tier national firm.
    • January 2020-December 2021: Joint head of real estate, Melbourne.
    • July 2007-March 2017: International firm
      • 2013-2017: Partner, UAE Head of Real Estate & Head of Hospitality GCC.
      • 2007-2013: Senior associate – Bahrain.

    Memberships And Affiliations

    • Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
    • Property Council of Australia, Committee Member - Capital Markets: Market Trends Roundtable, 2023/2024

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