Easthope joined the firm in January 2009 and practises in the commercial and property areas.  His role will be to further develop and grow the commercial and property areas and mentor the younger members of the team.

Prior to joining Culshaw Miller, Easthope had been practising for four years with a prominent property law firm in Perth and spent the past 12 months working in property development. Easthope has advised several national property developers and provides legal advice in relation to the acquisition and subdivision of land, the strata titling of residential and commercial property, contractual documentation, joint venture agreements, put and call options and due diligence enquiries.

As well as his property development experience, Easthope’s practice also includes sales and purchase of businesses, all aspects of commercial, retail and rural leasing and the preparation and negotiation of security documentation for both lenders and borrowers.