Michael Back Email & Phone Number

Michael is Head of the Brisbane office of Herbert Smith Freehills and leads the Brisbane Real Estate team. He has been a leading real estate lawyer for over 30 years and has been regularly recognised as one of Australia’s best real estate lawyers in Chambers Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers International and a leading individual in the real estate sector in Asia Pacific Legal 500. Michael is a trusted advisor to many of Australia’s leading REITS and wholesale funds including QIC, Federation Centres and Investa. Michael advises major overseas real estate investors including LaSalle Investments, GIC and Aviva.In the past 12 months, Michael has advised on the sale by Federation Centres of a 50% interest in 8 of its key retail shopping centres for over $1.2 billion and QIC’s acquisition of a US retail portfolio valued at approximately $2 billion AUD.

Listed skills include Commercial Litigation, Joint Ventures, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution, and 4 others.

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  Managing Partner,Brisbane

  Herbert Smith Freehills

  1982 - Present

  I am a senior Real Estate and Funds Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills with in-depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate investment, development, planning, environment and asset management. I act for Government and private clients in all major asset classes including major infrastructure, urban renewal, commercial office, retail, logistics and alternative sectors such as affordable and student housing and build-to-rent. I co-lead Herbert Smith Freehills' Asia real estate… Show more I am a senior Real Estate and Funds Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills with in-depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate investment, development, planning, environment and asset management. I act for Government and private clients in all major asset classes including major infrastructure, urban renewal, commercial office, retail, logistics and alternative sectors such as affordable and student housing and build-to-rent. I co-lead Herbert Smith Freehills' Asia real estate practice and regularly act for overseas investors advising on FIRB requirements and investment structures. I value my reputation as a problem solver, being very easy to work with, identifying issues early and getting deals done in a way that satisfies my clients' commercial drivers. I am an active member of Herbert Smith Freehills' Diversity and Inclusion Community and Pro Bono committees. Show less