Profile
Mark acts for listed and private property funds in many of Australia’s prominent capital transactions.
He also advises institutional and private corporations on project structuring and delivery, pre-completion sale and major leasing commitments, and assist institutional landlords and tenants with leasing portfolios nationally.
With 20 years industry experience, Mark understands the unique commercial drivers of retail and wholesale property funds. He partners with clients to enhance value and make their assets work more efficiently.
Expertise
Recognition
‘Mark Askin is an enthusiastic and committed solicitor that is an attribute to any matter that he is involved in. His legal and pragmatic knowledge are at the forefront of the industry.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia –Real Estate, 2023 edition – Testimonials
‘Mark Askin and Lauren Abbott work extremely well as a team. They have the experience that we can rely on.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Real Estate, 2023 edition – Testimonials
‘Very personal and attentive. Mark Askin and Lauren Abbott have been an absolute pleasure to work with, always going above and beyond for client needs. Couldn’t recommend more highly.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia –Real Estate, 2023 edition – Testimonials
Accolades
- Doyle’s Guide – Leading Leasing Lawyers – Queensland, 2023 edition
- Doyle’s Guide – Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyers – Queensland, 2023 edition
- Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Leasing Law (Brisbane, AU) – Since 2022 edition
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended Lawyer for Real Estate – 2020 to 2023 editions
Recent deals and media coverage
- Piper Alderman reveals 17 mid-year promos – Lawyers Weekly – 25 June 2018
- Piper Alderman makes 17 promotions – Australasian Lawyer – 24 June 2018
Memberships
- Brisbane Development Association
- Property Council of Australia, Queensland
Insights
17 August 2021
NSW Lockdown 2021: rent relief, lessor hardship fund and land tax concession
Read More21 February 2019
$55M demand scuppered in battle of form over substance. Strict compliance is required when it...
Read More13 October 2014
The price for being “unreasonable” – Body Corporate ordered to pay costs in management rights...
Read More25 September 2014