Areas of practise: Property Law, Business Law, Family Law, Retail and 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
