Why ares
Independent & Conflict Free
Fully independent advice aligned solely to client outcomes.
Proven Retail & Mixed-Use Expertise
Direct senior leadership on every engagement - no delegation.
Independent & Conflict Free
Extensive experience across town centres, major retail, and urban regeneration.
End-to-End Capability
From feasibility to delivery and repositioning.
Commercially Grounded Advice
Informed by real-world developer experience across complex, high-value projects.
Stakeholder & Planning Expertise
Strong track record navigating planning frameworks and multi-stakeholder environments
Leadership
Theo van Veenendaal
Owner & Director
Theo is a veteran development executive who has shaped multi-billion-dollar retail and mixed-use portfolios for industry leaders like Lend Lease and Mirvac Retail. He is recognised for his unique ability to bridge the gap between complex planning pathways and commercially grounded financial outcomes.
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Key Strength
Shifting projects from concept to capital decision through rigorous risk management and value creation strategies.
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Advisory Focus
Providing high-level guidance to landowners, institutional investors, and family offices across the full development lifecycle.
Theo Provides
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Direct senior leadership on every engagement
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Extensive experience across town centres, major retail, and urban regeneration
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Capability from feasibility to delivery and repositioning
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Independent advice aligned solely to client outcomes