Emma Smythies
Emma is an experienced real estate lawyer specialising in property development, titling, acquisitions, disposals and major leasing. For over 12 years Emma has specialised in property law, having worked for mid-tier firms including Henry Davis York and Thomson Geer.
Emma has advised a range of public and private sector clients including government agencies, property funds, owners corporations, developers, registered clubs, major commercial landlords and financial institutions on all types of commercial and strata property matters.
Emma is experienced in acting for developers on the life cycle of a development from acquisition of the development site, due diligence, title structuring and easements, financier due diligence, leasing and off the plan sales.
Emma holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology Sydney and is a member of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers.
Emma is a Partner in our Sydney office.
- Ph: 02 9199 1055
- Mobile: 0412 046 966
- Email: emma@bagl.com.au
Executive Assistant
Experienced executive assistant, having worked for over 10 years as part of HWL Ebsworth Lawyers’ Melbourne property team.
Jade Holding
Executive Assistant
Corporate Accountant
Sorcha has over 8 years experience in various legal finance roles. She manages the Group's finance, risk and audit functions.
Sorcha Poole
Corporate Accountant
Elizabeth Thomas
Solicitor
Paralegal
Natalee has been a licensed conveyancer and paralegal for over 17 years, having worked in large national firms including King & Wood Mallesons, McCullough Robertson and Thomson Geer.
Natalee Forster
Paralegal
Solicitor
Solicitor with 2+ years experience working on general body corporate advice and dispute work. Holds a Bachelor of Business Management.
John Coleman
Solicitor
Senior Associate
Michelle is an experienced strata and property lawyer, having specialised in strata and subdivision law for over 6 years.
Michelle Ang
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
9+ years experience as a real estate lawyer in all aspects of property development in Australia and the UK.
Sally Thomson
Senior Associate
Special Counsel
11+ years experience as a strata and property lawyer, specialising in strata, development law and property litigation.
Leila Idris
Special Counsel
Jane Macdonnell
Special Counsel
Partner, Sydney
12+ years experience as a real estate lawyer specialising in property development, titling, acquisitions, disposals and major leasing.
Emma Smythies
Partner, Sydney
Partner
5+ years experience in a broad range of litigation work in strata, general property and commercial matters.
Stella Lee
Partner
Partner
5+ years experience as a strata lawyer in Queensland with expertise in development structuring, general advice work and management rights.
Kevin Pai
Partner
Group CEO
20+ years experience running innovative SaaS companies in the global property and strata industries. Held roles as a strata lawyer and CEO of a large strata management business.
David Bugden
Group CEO
Partner
22+ years experience as a strata lawyer, author and educator. The former partner of HWL Ebsworth Lawyers’ Melbourne property team.
TIM GRAHAM
Partner
Partner
35+ years experience as a strata lawyer, development consultant and author. The former partner of Mallesons Stephen Jaques (now King & Wood Mallesons).
Michael Allen
Partner
Partner
40+ years experience as a strata lawyer, development consultant, author and currently Professor of Strata and Community Titles at Bond University.
Gary Bugden – OAM DUniv
Partner