Areas of Expertise

Acquisitions & Disposals, Leasing, Development

Joseph Ip has 15 years' experience practising property law in Melbourne.

During that time, Joseph has acted for a significant number of private and institutional clients in relation to all areas of property law, including commercial office, industrial and retail leasing, development projects, land subdivisions, acquisitions and disposals.

Joseph is well regarded for drafting and negotiating complex lease documentation, and for handling high value property transactions.  Joseph's clients rely on his pragmatic approach and responsiveness to get the deal done.

What others say

"Leading Lawyer, Leasing Law, Melbourne"
Best Lawyers Peer Review 2023 - 2025
"Recommended Lawyer, Leasing, Victoria"
Doyle's Guide 2023
"Leading Lawyer, Real Property Law, Melbourne"
Best Lawyers Peer Review 2024 - 2025

Experience

Dexus acquisition and development

Acting for Dexus on the acquisition and development of a 127 hectare industrial estate at Ravenhall, Victoria, including drafting and negotiating complex lease documentation for tenants such as Amazon, Scalzo Foods, HelloFresh, eStore Logistics, Mitre 10, Myer, Nike, Lululemon and Electrolux.

Dexus 52 & 60 Collins Street

Acting for Dexus on the acquisition of 52 & 60 Collins Street, Melbourne, and on the ongoing leasing and management of those buildings. Acting for Dexus on the leasing and management of its commercial office, industrial and retail leasing portfolios more generally across Victoria, NSW and WA.

Dexus Victoria, NSW and Queensland

Acting for Dexus on the acquisition of a logistics portfolio from the McPhee Group and related transactions, involving properties across Victoria, NSW and Queensland.

Lendlease

Acting for Lendlease on the acquisition of a logistics portfolio from Mirvac, involving properties across Victoria and NSW.

7-Eleven

Acting for 7-Eleven on the sale and leaseback of a national portfolio of fuel stations. Advising 7-Eleven on its leasing portfolio requirements in Victoria.

Aliro Group

Acting for Aliro Group on the acquisition, development and leasing of industrial property assets in Victoria.