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CapitaLand exec accused of stealing $2.7M still missing in South Korea
Real Estate 2025-02-05 11:20 pm By Christine Caulfield

Singapore real estate asset manager CapitaLand is still looking for an executive accused of stealing $2.7 million, eight months after securing freezing orders against him, a court has heard.

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Victoria’s inquiry into regional housing crisis gets underway
Victoria 2025-02-05 11:12 pm By Christine Caulfield

A state parliament inquiry is underway into the supply of homes in regional Victoria amid a critical housing shortage.

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Judge recuses himself from United Petroleum’s fight with Perth Airport over lease
Construction 2025-02-05 4:20 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has recused himself on the eve of trial from hearing a dispute between United Petroleum and Perth Airport over a lease and construction agreement, after revealing he had a relationship with one of the petrol chain’s witnesses.

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Associate of Graaf Group founder can’t block sale of $22M Potts Point property
Real Estate 2025-02-04 11:44 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has rejected an “ambitious and novel” freezing order sought by a creditor and former associate of bankrupt Graaf Group founder Gennaro Autore over a $22 million boutique hotel in Potts Point.

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‘Dogmatic statements’: Lawyer affidavits slashed in Energy Resources suit
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-02-04 11:28 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge hearing a discovery spat in a suit by Rio Tinto unit Energy Resources has slashed two affidavits from the company’s lawyers, calling them “little more than dogmatic statements”.

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Maddocks reps Simonds Group in $10M purchase of Dennis Family Homes
M&A 2025-02-04 11:32 pm By Christine Caulfield

Law firm Maddocks has advised Simonds Group on its $10 million pick-up of Dennis Family Homes, an acquisition expected to generate $200 million in additional revenue for the homebuilder next year.

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Dentons adds major projects partner from Baker McKenzie
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-04 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Dentons has welcomed a partner from Baker McKenzie to join its infrastructure, major projects, and energy team in the firm’s Melbourne office.

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WA transport authority can’t dodge developer’s loss of profit case over land acquisition
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-03 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority has lost its bid to summarily dismiss a developer’s suit for damages over a $2 million compulsory land acquisition.

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Feros Group’s expansion plans for NSW South Coast hotel fall flat
Construction 2025-02-03 11:11 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An appeal by publican Feros Group against the Shoalhaven City Council’s rejection of its plan to expand a Victorian-era pub has been dismissed by the NSW Land and Environment Court.

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Lendlease sells Capella Capital to Sojitz for $235M
Corporate 2025-01-31 11:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Lendlease has finalised the $235 million sale of infrastructure investor Capella Capital to Japanese trading company Sojitz Corporation.

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