Steven Apostolou
Partner
Steven Apostolou is the Lead Partner of our Property group and a highly regarded commercial property lawyer with over 25 years of experience across all facets of property law.
Steven has worked with some of Melbourne’s most prominent and successful property developers and business leaders and has acted in numerous high-value matters—from site acquisitions through to complex sales and resales.
Known for his strategic insight and practical approach, Steven’s expertise spans commercial, retail, industrial, residential and mixed-use property and includes advising on acquisitions and disposals, planning and subdivisions, development and construction, retail and commercial leasing, and owners corporation matters. He also has significant expertise in structured finance arrangements, joint ventures and syndication.
Steven is recognised for his ability to navigate complex legal and commercial issues with clarity and precision, making him a valued adviser to clients across the property and development landscape.
Significant experience
- Acting in major property transactions and projects, including high-density residential and commercial developments, mixed-use redevelopments, acquisition and sale commercial office buildings, industrial, commercial and residential developments.
- Joint ventures and syndication.
- Retail, commercial and industrial leasing.
- Preparation and review of construction contracts, ranging from low-density residential to high-density mixed-use developments.
- Stamp duty and GST advice.
- Land subdivisions.
- Owners corporation issues.
- Preparation and review of agreements for retirement village operators and residents.
- Structured finance.