News and Updates

Coping with Corona: Managing Commercial Leases through the Pandemic

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and following consultation with key stakeholders in the commercial property sector, the Australian Government released the Code of Conduct for Commercial Tenancies (Code).

Response to COVID19: Operations through the Pandemic

1. Our people are our priority. 2. Over the past week, we had adopted social distancing arrangements to minimise the […]

Keep Calm and Corona On!

Risk Management as the Construction Industry combats the Corona epidemic.

More market recognition for Blackstone Waterhouse

Recognition of our leading Construction & Real Estate Teams in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 for 2020.

Power to the Purchaser. Vendors: Are You Ready? Part 2

Amendments to Conveyancing legislation granting purchasers under off the plan contracts additional protections from 1 December 2019.

There’s something in the Airbnb…Part 2

NSW Draft Code of Conduct and Regulation released.

A Soaring Deal for North Sydney’s Tallest Tower

BWL were the lead advisors to major Australian developer Billbergia Pty Ltd, in its hotel sale to a Singaporean hotel operator.

A Special Appointment for BWL

Blackstone Waterhouse is pleased to announce the appointment of a renewables, infrastructure and major projects powerhouse to the Blackstone Waterhouse […]

Not One, But Two Nominated for Partner of the Year

Blackstone Waterhouse is proud to announce that two of our own have been shortlisted for one of the Australian legal industry’s most prestigious awards.

Blackstone Waterhouse Talent on the Rise

Blackstone Waterhouse fields finalist Melanie Howard in the 2019 ‘30 Under 30’ Lawyers Weekly awards for excellence in Real Estate law.

The Collapse of the Forge Group: Forging New Law in Insurance & Insolvency

The collapse of the publicly listed engineering and construction company the Forge Group Ltd following the end of the WA mining boom continues to unearth new law in insolvency and insurance.

There’s Something in the Airbnb…

Key NSW Government legislative reforms to be imposed to regulate the rapidly expanding online booking services for short-term lettings.