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Maddocks has strengthened its real estate practice group based in Melbourne with the appointment of a new special counsel.
Jonathon Meehan has been appointed as special counsel in Maddocks’ Melbourne-based real estate practice.
The move comes as the firm added an experienced probity lawyer as special counsel to its probity team in Canberra in October.
Meehan joins the firm after more than three years as a senior lawyer in property and projects at the University of Melbourne, where he led legal support across all aspects of the university’s complex property portfolio.
Prior to this, Meehan spent 11 years at Maddocks, where he eventually became a senior associate, also within the property team.
His practice focuses on advising private sector, institutional, and government clients across a broad range of land matters, including complex property transactions, redevelopment projects, compulsory acquisitions, leasing and licensing, land acquisition and disposal, and procurement.
Speaking on his appointment as special counsel, Meehan told Lawyers Weekly that being part of a firm with a positive culture was a significant reason for joining.
“I am genuinely excited to be returning to a firm with such an outstanding culture, where I built so many strong relationships with clients and colleagues early in my law career,” Meehan said.
“I’m eager to step into this new role and make a practical difference for the firm’s public and private sector clients as they address their most pressing legal challenges in very interesting political and economic times.”
Regarding his extensive experience in property law, Meehan highlighted how it will benefit the firm as a whole.
“Having worked on the client side, I understand the pressures faced by organisations in managing complex property and land transactions,” Meehan said.
“I’m bringing that insight to Maddocks to help make sure our advice is real-world, commercially aligned and in tune with how our clients make decisions.”
Maddocks’ real estate partner and practice team leader, Clare Batrouney, noted the firm’s eagerness for Meehan’s arrival.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan 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,” Batrouney said.
Meehan commenced his role as special counsel on 4 November.
