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Cameron Sheather

Expertise

Cameron is a partner in the Property, Planning & Development team with over 20 years of experience in the sector. Cameron is a specialist in capital transactions, property development and titling projects. 

Cameron acts for large institutional investors, listed and unlisted property funds, superannuation funds, property developers and government agencies, focusing on the office, retail, industrial, energy transition and residential sectors.

Cameron has been listed in The Best Lawyers in Australia guide since 2022 and is currently listed as a leading lawyer in the categories of Real Property Law and Leasing Law.

Experience

Capital transactions

Cameron's experience includes:

  • acting for HMC Capital in the acquisition and disposal of a portfolio of sites nationally to the value of circa $750 million, including Southlands Boulevard (WA), Morayfield Homemaker Centre, HomeCo Logan (Qld), HomeCo Richlands (Qld), HomeCo Bathurst (NSW), Bunnings Warehouse, Seven Hills (NSW), 10 Industry Rd, Vineyard (NSW), 240 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay (NSW), Logan Retail Centre (Qld)
  • acting for The GPT Group on the sale of Wollongong Centre to the value of circa $400m
  • acting for ISPT for 10+ years on the acquisition of multiple properties for ISPT Retail Australia Property Trust and ISPT Core Fund, including flag ship acquisitions of a 50% interest in the World Square, Sydney (NSW) (circa $285m), 19th Avenue Shopping Centre, Brisbane (Qld) (circa $35m) and Liberty Place 163 Castlereagh Street, Sydney (NSW) (circa $200m)
  • acting for ISPT on the acquisition of a portfolio of industrial properties at Eastern Creek (NSW), Greystanes House, Pemulwuy and Clunies Ross Street, Prospect (NSW)
  • acting for ISPT on the disposal of Dee Why Grand Shopping Centre, Campbellfield Plaza, Kiama Village, Greenacre Shopping Centre (NSW)
  • acting for MA Financial Group (IP Generation) on the sale of Richmond Mall, Glendale McDonalds and Gosford Imperial Centre
  • acting for a foreign energy conglomerate on the proposed $2bn+ acquisition of 500+ petrol station sites.

Development

Cameron's experience includes:

  • acting for Legacy Property on the separate acquisitions and consolidation of 26 properties at Orchard Hills (NSW) and advising on the mixed use development including in excess of 1,500 residential dwellings
  • acting for Legacy Property on the acquisition of an 18 hectare site in Corrimal (NSW) and advising on the development and titling of the mixed use project comprising in excess of 550 strata and torrens title lots
  • acting for Metro Property Group on the titling and development of Bingara Gorge Community Scheme comprising 1,800+ residential lots, a golf course and commercial facilities
  • acting for Sydney Desalination Plant on interface agreements with landowners in order to protect its critical water infrastructure and advising on easements, access agreements and general protection of its assets
  • acting for Harbison Memorial Retirement Village on the acquisition of multiple sites valued at circa $50m for the purpose of aged care developments
  • acting for the Department of Health (NSW) on the acquisition of 15 sites for the purpose of emergency services infrastructure development
  • acting for the Department of Education (NSW) on the acquisition of a portfolio of properties in NSW for the purpose of development of primary and secondary high schools
  • acting for the Uniting Church in relation to development of a 7 hectare site in Campbelltown (NSW) and a development agreement with a developer of neighbouring land.

Publications

14 September 2025 - Knowledge

Why a Heads of Agreement is important in intergovernmental transactions

#Government

To avoid the risk of miscommunication and ensure a strong foundation for transactions, government agencies are encouraged to enter into a Heads of Agreement, outlining key commercial terms in intergovernmental transactions.

12 September 2025 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: The role of a Heads of Agreement in intergovernmental transactions

#New South Wales Government

To avoid the risk of miscommunication and ensure a strong foundation for transactions, government agencies are encouraged to enter into a Heads of Agreement, outlining key commercial terms in intergovernmental transactions.

07 November 2024 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: The importance of final title searches in property transactions

#Government, #Property & Development

Final title searches and title activity checks are a crucial part of the electronic settlement process. We discuss how they assist government and non-government entities in successfully completing property transactions.

24 April 2024 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: Climate risks in government property transactions

#Government, #Property & Development, #Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Climate-related risks affect almost every stakeholder in a property transaction. We look at two types of risks associated with purchasing and developing land during a climate crisis and how government lawyers can mitigate these risks.

24 January 2024 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin summer edition: The more things change

#Government, #Data & Privacy, #Property & Development, #Workplace Relations & Safety

At the beginning of a new year of challenges, we refresh key concepts and skills to arm government lawyers for the year ahead.

16 November 2023 - Knowledge

NSW Government Bulletin: When does a hypothetical land use lead to actual compensation after a compulsory acquisition?

#Government, #Property & Development, #Compulsory Acquisition

Two recent cases before the Land and Environment Court demonstrate that the potential use of an acquired land must be established with factual evidence when disputing the compensation in a compulsory acquisition.