Mark Borrello
Managing Partner – Perth
Areas of Expertise

Acquisitions & Disposals, Leasing, Property Development, Corporate Real Estate

Mark Borrello specialises in all areas of real estate and land development law. He has an in-depth knowledge of the land subdivision process, from the initial acquisition of greenfield sites and obtaining of development approvals, through to title creation and settlements.

Mark also advises land and property developers and owners, government bodies and not-for-profit organisations in relation to the structuring of property projects and the drafting of necessary agreements. He advises clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different structures and the analysis of risks associated with each.

He has acted for developers in a number of landmark master-planned and commercial projects and has an in-depth knowledge of the issues relevant to the development cycle.  

With vast transactional experience, Mark routinely advises clients on pre-acquisition or disposal due diligence issues and contract sale preparation and advice.

In addition, Mark acts and has acted for a number of institutional and private real estate syndicates and owners in both significant development and stream leasing matters, including in respect of the development of a number of greenfield town centre developments and centre/precinct redevelopments.

What others say

"Leading Lawyer – Health and Aged Care (2017), Property & Real Estate (2014 – 2016, 2024), Western Australia. "
Doyle's Guide
"Recommended Lawyer – Leasing (2024), Property & Real Estate (2017 – 2023), Health and Aged Care (2018 – 2024), Western Australia"
Doyle's Guide
"Leading Lawyer, Leasing Law (2021 – 2025) and Real Property Law, Australia (2024 - 2025)"
Best Lawyers Peer Review

Experience

Okeland Communities

Acting for Okeland Communities on its $75 million acquisition of its 252 hectare, 3500+ lot master-planned community site in Bullsbrook, Western Australia.

Mineral Resources Ltd

Acting for Mineral Resources Limited on its $150M+ acquisition and development of its National corporate headquarters in Osborne Park, Western Australia.

Mineral Resources Ltd

Acting for Mineral Resources on its $100M+ Onslow Resort workforce accommodation facility.

London House

Acting for a private investor in its circa $100M acquisition of office tower at London House at 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

Australian Unity

Acting for Australian Unity in its sale of Woodvale Boulevard Shopping Centre.

Nicoletti Group

Acting for the Nicoletti Group in the sale of its WA farm-aggregation to CK Life Sciences, one of the largest in Western Australian history in value and size.