Lucy Forrest
Special Counsel, Brisbane
I have over 20 years of experience as a commercial property lawyer. My expertise covers a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions and disposals and complex leasing transactions across all real property asset classes.

I act for a diverse range of clients, from listed organisations to private investors and high net worth individuals. Clients appreciate my ability to work as part of their advisory team and to understand their commercial imperatives and risk profile.

I advise on all aspects of a transaction including legal due diligence and drafting and negotiating transaction documentation.

Career highlights

  • Fortius Funds Management (part of Growthpoint): Advised on the purchase of 307 Queen Street, Brisbane in conjunction with PGIM Real Estate.
  • Lendlease: Acted on the disposal of Caneland Central shopping centre in Mackay.
  • Keppel REIT: Advised on the sale of a 50% interest in 275 George Street, Brisbane.
  • Visy: Advised on the disposal of its South Brisbane operations site to the State of Queensland.
  • Challenger: Advised on negotiating new long term ground leases associated with the redevelopment of the Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise.
  • Bevilles: Advised on the property aspects of its business sale to Michael Hill.
  • Springfield Land Corporation: Advised on the land sale associated with stage 2 of the Mater Hospital development at Health City, Springfield.
  • Portfolio leasing: Maintain a portfolio of office, industrial and retail leasing work for institutional and family office clients, including Brookfield, Fortius, Lendlease and Madad/Sealy.