Profile
Margot is a real estate and projects partner based in Sydney advising both developers and landowners on property transactions.
She has particular expertise in urban regeneration projects, other property developments and renewables projects.
Margot is skilled in identifying risks and suggesting solutions to manage the risks. She takes a collaborative approach to deal making and prides herself on being accessible and advising on technical issues in plain English.
She is experienced in leading transactions and project implementation.
Margot has a multi-disciplinary background, having commenced practice in energy and resources projects in Western Australia before moving to the UK and Europe where she worked on private equity transactions and real estate projects for developers and pension funds.
On returning to Australia, Margot advised Lendlease on Barangaroo South and other projects before moving in-house as project lawyer for Walker Corporation on the Parramatta Square project.
This multi-disciplinary background gives Margot a unique skill set to think laterally about issues, assess the importance of those issues and present practical solutions to clients.
Expertise
Recognition
‘Margot King is an excellent lawyer, very thorough, and someone who provides outstanding service.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Real estate, 2021 edition – Testimonials
Accolades
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Real estate – 2020, 2021 & 2022 editions
Recent deals and media coverage
- NSW Member Updates – Property Council of Australia, 29 April 2019
- Piper Alderman picks up projects pro to lead Sydney real estate team – Australasian Lawyer, 16 April 2019
Memberships
- Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW
- Property Council of Australia, New South Wales
- Committee Member of the Property Council of Australia, Western Sydney
- NSW Women Lawyers’ Association
- Member, Law Society of NSW
- Oxford Alumni
- Lighthouse Club
Insights
15 September 2021
Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings Update: NCC 2025, new NABERS tools and more
Read More17 August 2021
NSW Lockdown 2021: Rent Relief, Lessor Hardship Fund and Land Tax Concession
Read More09 November 2020
NSW Supreme Court confirms lease termination permitted for non-COVID breach
Read More13 July 2020