Richard Cook

An experienced lawyer specialising in large property transactions, he provides multidisciplinary commercial solutions for private sector clients across the Eastern Seaboard of Australia.

Seeing a major property transaction through from inception to completion is a complex and multifaceted exercise. From purchase of land to company mergers and acquisitions, ensuring the success of a project takes considerable legal, financial, and market expertise.

With a practice that covers even the most technical aspects of property, business and tax law, Richard combines heavyweight legal credentials with sharp commercial awareness to deliver holistic advice to growing enterprises – whatever their business goals.

Commercial transactions

When it comes to expanding a business, your end vision may be clear – but getting there involves a lot of moving parts. Acting for Australian and international corporates and investors, Richard handles a range of major commercial sales and purchases, including mergers, acquisitions and disposals.

Regularly consulted by multi-million dollar companies to oversee every legal aspect of the transaction process, Richard advises clients at every stage, from commercial re-structuring and share transfers to the creation of new corporate entities, trusts, and partnership agreements.

The elephant in the room in any sale or purchase, tax considerations underpin every element of a commercial transaction – and getting it wrong can be costly. A specialist tax advisor, Richard is uniquely placed to craft tax strategies which reflect the full picture, from stamp duty to GST, land and capital gains tax.

Property

With an extensive track record of successful high value property transactions, Richard acts on behalf of some of the biggest property developers on the Eastern Seaboard, routinely advising on commercial office blocks, hotels and residential developments from start to completion.

Working alongside surveyors, construction professionals and developers across the retail, accommodation and waste industries, Richard assists with initial purchase contracts, easements, title restrictions, and lease agreements and disputes. With his eye always on the bigger picture, his advice incorporates wider economic climate trends, ensuring that his clients are always one step ahead.