Kieran McAlpine
Special Counsel , Melbourne
I am a New Zealand and Victorian qualified lawyer with recognised expertise in high-volume commercial, industrial and retail leasing. I regularly draft, review and negotiate documentation for significant national leasing portfolios, and work closely with large institutional landlords and commercial clients to deliver practical, commercially focused outcomes.

I am known for my responsive and collaborative approach and am passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for my clients.

In 2020, I was honoured to be recognised in Doyle’s Guide Property and Real Estate Rising Stars – Australia, acknowledged by clients and peers for my expertise in the field.

Career highlights

  • Mirvac: I manage the commercial/office leasing portfolio for Mirvac in Victoria, including for significant assets Collins Place, Bourke Place and Riverside Quay in Melbourne.
  • Lendlease: I manage the retail leasing portfolio for Lendlease in Victoria and Western Australia as well as the commercial and industrial leasing portfolios for Lendlease in Victoria.
  • GPT: I co-anchor the provision of legal services to GPT for commercial and industrial leasing in the Melbourne office.
  • Challenger/Elanor: I co-anchor the provision of legal services to Challenger/Elanor for commercial leasing in the Melbourne office for assets in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
  • Victorian Pride Centre: Acting for the Victorian Pride Centre on a pro bono basis for the leasing of premises within the centre to LGBTIQA+ organisations.