New Partner joins Moray & Agnew’s Property Practice in Melbourne
11 March 2025
Moray & Agnew welcomes Darren Marx to the firm as a Partner. Darren joins Partners David Gandolfo, Briony Kerr and Thomas Zilm in our well-regarded Victorian Property practice. This practice group has been ranked by preeminent legal directories Chambers and Legal 500 for a number of years.
Darren has over 26 years of experience in private legal practice, the majority of which has been as a partner. He has also worked in house so brings these insights to the advice he provides.
Darren advises on all aspects of property development, sales, acquisitions, and leasing, with a particular focus on leisure and hospitality, including hotels, pubs, gaming, restaurants, sporting clubs, resorts, and tourism projects. Known for his strong commercial acumen and exceptional communication skills, Darren provides strategic advice on high-value corporate transactions, property acquisitions and disposals, developments, and the operations of liquor and gaming venues.
Darren Marx said “I’m excited to join Moray & Agnew and eager to work with such a talented and dedicated state and national property team. With my extensive experience across all areas of property law, I look forward to contributing to the firm’s ongoing growth and success while helping our clients navigate the ever-evolving property sector. The firm’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-centred service aligns perfectly with my values and professional goals.”
Melbourne Managing Partner, Bill Papastergiadis OAM said “Darren’s appointment significantly strengthens our firm’s leadership and collective expertise in the property law sector and services we provide our clients. In addition to his extensive general property experience, Darren has specific expertise in planning and liquor licensing issues. This strategic expansion of our property team underscores our ongoing commitment to providing outstanding outcomes for our clients. We are committed at Moray & Agnew to developing a top tier property and construction team. We have significant depth in expertise and equally clients that respect the quality of work practised and the extensive range of legal services we now provide.”
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