Maddocks is pleased to announce that Jonathon Meehan has been appointed as Special Counsel in our Melbourne-based Real Estate practice group, effective today.

Jonathon returns to the firm, where he previously practiced in the Property team for more than a decade, following several years acting as the University of Melbourne’s Senior Lawyer responsible for property and projects. In that role, he led legal support across all aspects of the University's diverse and complex property portfolio including numerous major projects.

Jonathon advises government, institutional and private sector clients on complex property transactions, redevelopment projects, leasing and licensing, land acquisition and disposal, compulsory acquisition and procurement for land transactions.

Maddocks Real Estate Partner & Practice Team Leader, Clare Batrouney said: “We are thrilled to welcome Jonathon back to Maddocks. His experience working inside one of Australia's largest and most complex institutional property portfolios gives him a genuine understanding of our clients' priorities and will further strengthen the support we provide to public sector clients on their complex property projects.“

Commenting on his return to Maddocks, Jonathon said: “I am really pleased to be returning to Maddocks. The firm’s client focused culture and reputation for providing practical, commercially focused real estate advice are what brought me back. I look forward to supporting government, institutional and private sector clients across Victoria and reconnecting with former colleagues and clients.”

Jonathon’s appointment broadens the expertise of Maddocks' Real Estate team and strengthens the firm’s ability to address our clients' most pressing legal challenges across major projects, property portfolios and land acquisition.