Amy Smith

Amy qualified as a lawyer in 2012 where she gained experience at a general practice law firm in Brisbane, Queensland, before relocating to Tasmania in 2015. Amy joined ConMoto Group having worked as a Senior Associate in the Property and Planning Team at a Tasmanian law firm for over 5 years.

Amy has worked with a range of clients including ASX listed companies, Government owned corporations and non-Government providers of community and social housing. Her experience lies primarily in the commercial property space, advising clients on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, large-scale subdivision work, retail, commercial and industrial leasing and due diligence. Amy is focused on providing pragmatic and commercially- driven advice.

Amy’s experience includes:

• Acting as the primary legal advisor for an ASX listed REIT and independently managing their Tasmanian commercial and retail leasing portfolio.
• Being seconded to Tasmania’s water and sewage utility and managing its property portfolio, particularly focusing on compulsory acquisitions of land and easements in accordance with prescribed statutory regimes.
• Advising non-Government providers of community and social housing on large-scale developments including acquisitions and disposals, development and registration.
• Preparing and negotiating off-the-plan purchase and development agreements for a tier 1 registered housing provider.
• Acting for developers in the disposal of large-scale strata developments.
• Acting on behalf of statutory authorities and non-Government organisations in relation to the acquisition, leasing and licensing of Crown land.
• Advising and facilitating the registration of multiple lot land subdivisions.
• Conducting complex due diligence investigations.
• Acting on behalf of a major agribusiness in the sale of its business attracting a $16 million sale price.
• Undertaking due diligence and managing the property-related aspects associated with an acquisition of 3 shopping centres located in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
• Submitting land tax and stamp duty objections and reviews.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating ground leases for major renewable energy projects.