27 January 2006
Sydney, 27 January 2006: Clayton Utz is pleased to advise that one of Australia's leading real estate lawyers, Gary Best, has returned to the firm as a partner in the firm's Sydney office.
Mr Best who was previously a partner at Clayton Utz in the 1980s is held in very high repute and considered by many in the marketplace to be the leading lawyer practising in the Australian real estate markets sector. Mr Best specialises in major projects, real estate development projects, structured property investments, corporate and project equity, finance investment structuring, corporate finance and tendering. Mr Best said that he was delighted to be returning to Clayton Utz.
Especially recognised for his skills and experience in structured finance, Mr Best has advised on many high profile deals including IPOs for the Multiplex Group and Record Realty (a structured property trust investment vehicle). Other major work includes the Rouse Hill Regional Centre Project, the Parramatta Justice Precinct Project, the Olympic Village Project, and the Qantas Sydney Airport Centre Securitisation.
Announcing Mr Best's return, the departmental head of the firm's Property, Environment & Construction group Craig Pudig said, having such an eminent lawyer available within the group complements the existing practice which has been consolidating its reputation as top tier advisors.
"Gary's return further assists the business goals and imperatives for our Real Estate Markets Group and we believe that having Gary in the team will increase that momentum."
