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Amy Clarke
special counsel, property
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about Amy
Amy Clarke is recognised for her direct and commercial approach in leading complex property transactions.
Amy advises clients across all aspects of property law including acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing, delivering practical and commercially aligned outcomes. She acts for property developers, asset managers and investors, as well as small to medium businesses, rural landowners and individuals, on significant property transactions.
Known for clear and commercially focused advice, Amy provides targeted guidance on the issues that matter most, so clients can make informed decisions. Her commercial awareness allows her to balance technical legal requirements with client priorities.
She is trusted to lead transactions from structuring through to completion, ensuring matters remain on track and outcomes are delivered efficiently. Working closely with clients and their consultants, Amy takes a proactive approach to progressing transactions and resolving issues as they arise.
“Proactive legal advice is critical to keeping transactions on track and achieving the best commercial outcome for clients.”
Areas of Expertise
Acquisitions and sales
Body corporate by-laws and related agreements
Development and joint venture agreements
Option agreements
Leasing
Mortgages and loan arrangements
Structuring
Subdivision of property including off-the-plan transactions
Retirement villages
industries
Agribusiness
Banking and Finance
Mining and resources
Property
Property development
Real estate
Renewable energy
recent experience
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$44.7m commercial building acquisition
Amy led the acquisition of a $44.7m A‑grade office building for Exceed Capital, acting as the primary client advisor with full carriage of the transaction. She structured and negotiated a bespoke call option arrangement, contract, and rental guarantee regime, aligning legal strategy with the client’s commercial objectives. Amy provided strategic advice on key risk issues and complex leasing matters, and managed settlement requirements to deliver a favourable commercial outcome.
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retail shopping centre leasing
Amy acted for GEON Property on the staged leasing of a major retail and service centre in Townsville. She led negotiations with national retail and food operators and managed a high volume of concurrent leasing transactions, aligning transaction documentation with commercial objectives and delivery.
This work supports the ongoing performance of a key commercial hub servicing the Townsville region.
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industrial acquisition and development
Amy led the acquisition and development of land for an industrial park. She structured interdependent option deeds to secure both parcels required for the development and address complex GST treatment across the mixed-use titles. She advised on and resolved a dispute with the seller concerning an existing development application. She also prepared off‑the‑plan contracts for the development to accommodate evolving regulatory requirements.
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childcare centre sale and leasing arrangements
Amy acted on two related childcare centre transactions involving the sale of business and freehold interests and associated long‑term leasing arrangements. She coordinated and progressed the transactions through due diligence to settlement. She also negotiated critical leasing provisions to balance risk allocation and preserve long-term asset value for the client.
