Profile
Mark acts for leading property institutions and REITs in many of Australia’s most significant real estate capital transactions.
He also advises institutional and private developers on project structuring and delivery, pre-completion sale and leasing commitments, and assists both landlords and tenants nationally with asset management and leasing requirements.
With over 16 years industry experience, Mark understands the unique commercial drivers of retail and wholesale property funds and partners with his clients to maximise transaction value, and create asset specific operational efficiencies.
Expertise
Recognition
‘Mark Askin is a committed and skilled practitioner, with a passion for the real estate industry. His breadth of knowledge is facilitated by his awareness of the diversity of the industry and his preparedness to engage with professional colleagues to achieve the best outcomes. He is constant in his desire and capacity to absorb more in the pursuit of real estate and legal best practice.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Real estate, 2021 edition – Testimonials
Accolades
- 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 & 2021 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