Ashurst helps Melbourne City Mission establish emergency refuge

The King Street, Melbourne facility will operate 24 hours a day, housing up to 18 young people each night and providing them with wrap-around services that help them towards a safer and more secure life. 

Ashurst provided strategic and on-the-ground legal assistance on all aspects of the project including advice on planning, construction, real estate, funding and temporary relocation to alternative premises.  

Ashurst partner and Melbourne head of real estate Jason Cornwall-Jones commented:

"It has been a great privilege for Ashurst to have assisted Melbourne City Mission on the Frontyard project.  Melbourne City Mission in conjunction with the Property Industry Foundation have successfully delivered a vitally important resource to at-risk youth in Melbourne. We are proud to have worked on the legal aspects and feel that this kind of facility is something that will really make a difference."

The Ashurst team was led by partner Jason Cornwall-Jones, with support from partner Grant Rowlands and senior associates Melissa Molloy, Gaby Stach and Sophie Osborn.