Marilyn Wai

Marilyn advises Australian and international clients primarily on property transactions, bringing strong commercial insight and a cross-border perspective to every matter. Her practice focuses on acquisitions and disposals, development projects, leasing arrangements and property structuring, particularly for clients entering or expanding within the Australian market.

She acts for private companies, SMEs, high-net-worth individuals and foreign investors, supporting transactions that require careful structuring, regulatory awareness and commercial pragmatism. Marilyn is known for her proactive approach, responsiveness and ability to simplify complex transactions without compromising legal precision or commercial outcomes.

Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay, Marilyn brings cultural understanding and practical awareness to cross-border matters, enabling clients to navigate regulatory, commercial and cultural considerations with confidence.

Experience & Authority

Property Transactions & Development

Marilyn advises on property acquisitions and disposals, development projects, joint ventures and leasing arrangements. She provides end-to-end transactional support, including structuring, due diligence, contract negotiation and completion. Her experience is particularly valuable where property and corporate considerations intersect.

Foreign Investment & FIRB Advice

Marilyn has significant experience advising foreign investors entering the Australian property market, including compliance with Australia’s foreign investment regime. She regularly advises on FIRB applications, approval conditions and transaction structuring to facilitate investment while managing regulatory risk.

Corporate & Commercial Advisory

Complementing her property practice, Marilyn advises on mergers and acquisitions, business sales, shareholder arrangements and capital structuring. She assists buyers, sellers and investors across a range of industries, ensuring transactions progress efficiently while managing legal and commercial risk.

Commercial Contracts & Franchising

Marilyn drafts and negotiates a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution and franchising arrangements. Her documentation is clear, practical and aligned with clients’ broader commercial strategies.

Style & Approach

Marilyn delivers efficient, commercially focused outcomes grounded in strategic foresight. Clients value her clear communication, practical solutions and ability to anticipate issues before they arise, particularly in property-driven and cross-border transactions where regulatory and commercial considerations must be carefully aligned.