Moray & Agnew has given its property team a boost, with the appointment of Richard Best to the firm's Melbourne office.

Best joins Moray from Melbourne firm Professional Legal Group, bringing with him more than 18 years' experience. His expertise includes commercial and retail leasing, commercial conveyancing, deal structuring, government projects and joint venture work and major residential and land subdivisions.

Best's appointment brings the Melbourne office to 11 partners. He is joined in the move by two experienced paralegals.