Vanessa Caputo

Vanessa Caputo

Principal Lawyer
  • Business Law
  • Family Law
  • Property Law
  • Retail & Commercial Leasing
  • Wills & Estates Planning

Vanessa spent seven years with Jones Lang LaSalle as their in-house lawyer (Corporate Counsel), reviewing their commercial agreements. Vanessa also worked for a mid tier law firm in their Property, Planning and Environmental team. During this time she acted for clients that included JB Hi-Fi, ING Real Estate, Bunnings, and Orchard Funds Management. In 2010 Vanessa founded a firm by the name of Caputo Lawyers which eventually became part of Thornton + King.

Vanessa is a results driven lawyer who excels at cutting through the legal jargon and helping clients to achieve their objectives. Her wealth of commercial experience allows her to give clear practical guidance to her clients to help them get their deal across the line. Vanessa’s clients often comment on her bubbly nature and ability to be a calming force during critical transactions.

Some of Vanessa’s recent matters include:

  • Assisting a client with the purchase of a $68million residence.

  • Negotiating put options and call options on behalf of property developers and home owners.

  • Advising on multiple leases, including leases of entire floors in CBD office towers.

  • Acting on the sale and purchase of a real estate rent roll business

  • Acting on the sale and purchase of a master gym franchise

Accreditations and Associations

  • Bachelor of Law

  • Member of the Law Society of New South Wales

Publications

David Lee-Young

David Lee-Young

Special Counsel
David spent almost twenty years in legal roles at Jones Lang LaSalle (a global real estate group) where he finished as Asia Pacific General Counsel...
Gabrielle Hardy

Gabrielle Hardy

Senior Associate
Gabrielle Hardy is a Senior Associate at Thornton + King, who brings a wealth of experience and a practical, solutions-focused approach to her work...
Karunn Shahani

Karunn Shahani

Principal Lawyer
Karunn is one of Sydney’s leading property and business lawyers. Acting as the Principal lawyer of Thornton + King, he is responsible for leading a...
Alan Olcayto

Alan Olcayto

Principal Lawyer
Alan is an experienced real estate lawyer specialising in property sales, acquisitions, leasing and construction. He has gained a wealth of knowled...