Atty. Richard McNeil

Atty. Richard McNeil

With more than 35 years’ experience in property law, Richard has advised on matters from major CBD property acquisition and Commonwealth property interests to large scale community title residential development and joint venture property developments. He has extensive experience in advising Commonwealth, state and local government in commercial property related matters and has acted for multiple Councils in property sales and developments.

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About Richard McNeil at a glance

Richard McNeil is a business and real estate attorney, practicing at Cowell Clarke. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Real Property Law, Adelaide (Australia) (2027), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law (2027), and Best Lawyers in America — Leasing Law (2027). Serands clients in Adelaide and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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With more than 35 years’ experience in property law, Richard has advised on matters from major CBD property acquisition and Commonwealth property interests to large scale community title residential development and joint venture property developments.

He has extensive experience in advising Commonwealth, state and local government in commercial property related matters and has acted for multiple Councils in property sales and developments. He is also the Honorary Solicitor for the South Australian branch of St John Ambulance Australia.

Richard’s expertise has been recognised by his inclusion in Best Lawyers in Australia (2021 Edition) since 2016 for Leasing and Real Property Law. He is also ranked and identified by clients and peers for his expertise as a leading preeminent lawyer in Doyle’s “Leading Property and Real Estate Lawyers” – South Australia in 2020.

Expertise:

  • Property development.
  • Infrastructure projects.
  • Property joint ventures.
  • Due diligence and investigations.
  • Acquisitions and disposals.
  • Complex broad acre subdivisions.
  • Community title developments.
  • Development Agreements including fund through structures.

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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard McNeil handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Where is Richard McNeil's law office located?
Richard McNeil's law practice is located in Adelaide. The firm is Cowell Clarke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard McNeil handle?
Richard McNeil focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Richard McNeil received?
Richard McNeil's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Real Property Law, Adelaide (Australia); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leasing Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Property Law; Lawyer of the Year — Leasing Law, Adelaide (Australia).

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Real Property Law, Adelaide (Australia)
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Leasing Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Real Property Law
- 2027
Lawyer of the Year — Leasing Law, Adelaide (Australia)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Real Property Law, Adelaide (Australia)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Leasing Law, Adelaide (Australia)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Real Property Law, Adelaide (Australia)
- 2020

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