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Cameron Sheather

Partner - Sydney

Areas of Expertise

Property, Planning & Development

Contact Cameron

+61 2 8083 0461 cameron.sheather@holdingredlich.com Connect

Expertise

Cameron is an experienced property and real estate lawyer with a particular focus on sales and acquisitions, development, titling and strata and community scheme projects.

He can advise on the entire property process – from due diligence, to acquisition, development, titling and ultimate disposal. 

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

At Holding Redlich, Cameron mainly works for property developers, real estate investment trusts, government agencies and superannuation funds. His experience includes:

  • advising government agencies in relation to compulsory acquisition matters, subdivisions, easements and leasing
  • advising in relation to the subdivision of land with special expertise in relation to strata and community scheme subdivisions
  • drafting and negotiating section 88B instruments, by-laws and management statements for strata and community schemes
  • the sale and purchase of retail, commercial and residential property
  • drafting master contracts for “off-the-plan” sales
  • advising in relation to rural property transactions, including dealing with water and environmental issues, environment protection licences and taxation considerations, and
  • drafting and negotiating retail, commercial and telecommunications leases and licences.

Cameron acts for the following major clients of Holding Redlich:

  • Legacy Property 
  • Transport for NSW (and panel agencies)
  • Frasers Property
  • Lendlease
  • Jessica Investments Pty Ltd
  • Newquest Property

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, Planning & 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, Planning & 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, Planning & 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, Planning & 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.

Upcoming Seminars

14 Aug 25 to 04 Dec 25 - Brisbane

Brisbane Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the return of our Construction, Infrastructure & Projects seminar series where we’ll explore key legal developments and practical strategies shaping the construction industry in 2025. This year’s series brings together leading experts to unpack complex legal issues and provide insights to help you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.Whether you're involved in project delivery, risk management, legal strategy or safety, this series offers valuable takeaways to apply in your day-to-day work.

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16 Sep 25

Managing Ill and Injured Workers: Legal Updates and Strategies for Employers

Managing ill and injured workers has become more complex than ever, particularly with the prevalence of psychological injuries and the requirements under workers’ compensation legislation. In this webinar, Holding Redlich’s Workplace Relations & Safety partners Louise Hogg and Megan Cant will update you on recent legal developments and suggest ways you can navigate this area to minimise risk.

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17 Sep 25

Insurance in the construction industry | Construction and Infrastructure Webinar Series

Does a request for an aggregate level of cover aggravate you or do you just assume whoever wrote it knew what they were talking about so don’t trouble yourself to think about it? Either way, we have a seminar for you! In the next instalment of our 2025 Construction & Infrastructure webinar series, Insurance in the construction industry, partner Helena Golovanoff and special counsel Marie-Louise Scarf will: outline key concepts, highlight emerging issues, explore how insurance might impact common dispute scenarios in the industry. This topic is in response to attendees feedback last year who requested a deeper look at what the different policies commonly required for projects respond to. The one-hour online session will help you understand the why as well as the what. 

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