Pauline Tan is practice group head of the Australian real estate practice
Pauline is an expert real estate partner with over 20 years' experience in commercial property. She is renowned for her commercial and solutions driven approach and strong expertise across all investment real estate asset classes – office, logistics, hotels, student accommodation, build-to-rent and healthcare.
Pauline acts for major investors, managers and developers in the Australian market. She provides strategic advice on commercial and legal issues on all aspects of real estate transactions, including direct investments (through the sale or disposal of the asset or shares in the company holding the asset) and indirect investments (through an investment vehicle, joint venture or fund investment).
Pauline has significant experience within the hotels market and industry having advised major developers, owners, operators and joint venture partners in the Australian market. Her in-depth knowledge of the industry is complemented by her time in Hong Kong and Brussels advising on the development and operation of hotels, including resorts and various forms of mixed-use developments in Asia and the Europe, Middle East and African region.
Pauline has been recognised as a "Leading Individual" by Real Estate – Chambers Asia-Pacific since 2018 with a current Band 3 ranking, "Recommended Individual" in Property & Real Estate (NSW) – Doyle's Guide since 2017, and "Recommended Individual" in Real Estate – Legal 500 Asia Pacific since 2016. She has also previously been recognised in Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law and Acritas Stars.
Pauline plays an active role in the property investment industry and holds a key position on the Property Council of Australia's Hotels Committee, being responsible for driving hotel and tourism policy advocacy, educational and professional development, and networking within the industry.
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