Julie Maxfield

Julie Maxfield serves as the Principal at Aitken Partners, steering the Property and Commercial Law Teams with a wealth of expertise. With a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, Julie operates out of Melbourne, offering profound legal insights across aged care, business law, not-for-profit, property law, commercial law, and retirement living. Her extensive experience in real property, planning and development encompasses advising clients on the sale and acquisition of residential, commercial, and rural land. Julie adeptly handles complex dealings including subdivisions, developments, and ‘off the plan’ transactions. She has represented both landlords and tenants in the intricacies of commercial and retail leases, managing issues related to rent relief, subletting, and repairs. Julie is also adept in mortgagee sales and security advice for major financial institutions, with significant focus on taxation matters such as GST, land tax, and stamp duty. Her insights cover adverse possession, contaminated land, and leasing, providing clients with comprehensive advice on property issues and compliance with the Building Act 1993 (Vic). In mergers and acquisitions, Julie specialises in the aged care and retirement living sectors, conducting due diligence investigations, negotiations, and crafting strategic guidance on structuring developments. She ensures that agreements adhere to regulations under the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth) and Retirement Villages Act 1986 (Vic). Recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia for Real Property Law, Julie advises aged care and retirement living operators on compliance with state and Commonwealth regulations. Her expertise extends to risk management, departmental investigations, policy planning, and procedural guidance relating to residential and home care, privacy, and occupational health and safety. Julie has been with Aitken Partners for over 16 years, holding positions from Associate to Principal since July 2021, where she continues to exemplify legal excellence and leadership.