Sarah Merrett
Biography
Sarah Merrett is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Real Estate Practice Group in Brisbane. She has more than 14 years' experience advising on real estate transactions, property developments, infrastructure projects and tenure issues. Sarah's experience has been gained from advising clients in both government and private sectors.
Practice Focus
Representative Legal Matters
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Advised landowners, developers and investors regarding the establishment of multiple solar and wind farms, battery facilities and mixed projects in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia and advised in relation to pumped hydro, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels projects.
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Advised vendors and purchasers regarding the acquisition and disposal of various Queensland hotel assets.
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Advised the vendor regarding the sale and leaseback of a large tourist facility.
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Provided tenure and titling advice in relation to residential, industrial and commercial developments, pipelines, tollways, mines and agricultural holdings.
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Provided whole of complex office, retail and industrial leasing advice in relation to multiple CBD and CBD fringe buildings and other developments, from both an institutional landlord and incoming tenant perspective.
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Acted for financiers in relation to financing various Queensland assets or enforcing securities in respect of various assets.
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Provided property advice in respect of various business acquisitions and takeovers.
Admissions
- Queensland Supreme Court~Australia (2008)
- High Court of Australia (2008)
Education
- Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law (Certificate) (2018)
- College of Law (Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice) (2008)
- Queensland University of Technology (Bachelor of Business Accounting, with Distinction) (2008)
- Queensland University of Technology (Bachelor of Laws, First Class Honors (University Medal)) (2008)