In brief Retail landlords and tenants should use the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to work together to renegotiate tenancy agreements which meet the emerging needs of both parties. This was a key takeaway from Tuesday’s panel discussion “Retail Leasing: Contemplating the New Norm” at the TMA Australia Virtual National Conference sponsored by Baker McKenzie. The panel consisted of industry experts in the retail leasing space, including: Tony Doherty International Director, Head of Retail Australia, JLL;Christian McKelvie Head…

Baker McKenzie’s Commercial Real Estate team has been closely monitoring the implementation of the National Code of Conduct (SME Commercial Leasing Principles) (Code) in Australia. We have previously updated you on the Code in our recent client alerts: New South Wales gives effect to the National Code of ConductVictoria gives effect to the National Code of ConductExtension of administrator relief from personal liability for rentCourt relieves administrators of personal liability for rent The Commercial Real Estate…