Michael Stannard

Michael joined Mellor Olsson in 2020 and became a Partner in 2023. He is an experienced property lawyer with a particular focus on:

• acquisition, disposal and leasing of property;
• development, infrastructure and renewable energy projects;
• property finance and mortgages;
• community and strata titles; and
• property due diligence.

He has significant experience in advising on, drafting and negotiating documentation for acquisitions, disposals and development of property, including commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural sites. His expertise extends to acting for landlords and tenants in a wide range of leasing transactions, including drafting and negotiation of leases, agreements for lease, incentive deeds, licences, and other ancillary lease transactions.

Michael is a member of the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia. He sits on the Property Council's Tax and Economic Trends Committee. He is a past member of the UDIA’s Urban Renewal and Liveability Committee and Developer Finance, Tax and Regulation Committee. He regularly presents workshops and seminars on property law to professional services firms and industry bodies.

He was recognised as a Rising Star by Doyle's Guide (2023) and Australasian Lawyer (2024).