Leading Associates: Real Estate And Construction

Firms To Watch: Real estate and construction

The construction and real estate offering at Wynn Williams is headed by Rebecca Saunders. Other key members of the team include projects expert Paula Nicolaou, and property specialist Jenna Adamson .

Real estate and construction in New Zealand

AlexanderDorrington Ltd

Praised as ‘specialists within the property sector,’ AlexanderDorrington Ltd is noted for its strength in residential and commercial property developments. Operating out of Auckland, Denise Marsden is skilled at tourism assets, and Jourdan Griffin is well-versed in industrial acquisitions, disposals, and leasing.

Responsables de la pratique:

Denise Marsden; Jourdan Griffin


Les références

‘Alexander Dorrington are specialists within the property sector and as such have developed a deep understanding of this sector. They have a pragmatic approach when helping clients navigate difficult areas where there are differing views and the potential for conflict.’

‘From a client side, their systems are straight forward with good communication around the mechanics of doing business. They are easy to get hold of and there is always a friendly voice to take calls with prompt call-back if key staff are tied up with other clients when you call.’

‘They are a very good property and commercial law firm. The directors particularly are very well experienced at all levels of construction and property disciplines.’

Anderson Lloyd

Praised for its ‘technical knowledge,Anderson Lloyd’s key strengths lie in construction, energy, and infrastructure project developments. Anton Trixl and Lauren Whitehead jointly lead the firm’s construction practice from Auckland, Trixl is vastly experienced in procurement, and Whitehead is knowledgeable of PPPs in the transport sector. Sharon Knowles oversees the firm’s real estate practice from Dunedin and is well-informed in institutional property matters, while Auckland-based Dan Williams is another key team member.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anton Trixl; Lauren Whitehead; Sharon Knowles


Autres avocats clés:

Dan Williams; Robert Huse; Mike Kerr; Charlotte Webber; Simon Munro; Steve O’Dea


Les références

‘Anderson Lloyd provide a full range of experts for our business needs, they have a strong team of partners and will work in with each other to provide the service, support, and advice that we need.’

‘They are very responsive and knowledgeable of construction contracts.’

‘They have the ability to tailor their service to suit our company’s unique requirements.’

Principaux clients

KiwiRail Holdings Limited


Mercury NZ Limited


Sanderson Management Group


Fernbrook Property (PR) Limited (a subsidiary of Rank Group Limited)


Argosy Property No 1. Limited


Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust


Timaru District Council


Christchurch City Council


Foodstuffs (South Island) Properties Limited


Glendhu Station Properties Limited


Cardrona Alpine Resort Limited


Hugh Green Commercial Limited (prev. Montclare Holdings Limited)


Manawa Energy Limited (formerly Trustpower Limited)


Energy Bay Limited (trading as Solar Bay)


Ranui Generation Limited


Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited


New Forests Asset Management Pty Limited


Argosy Property Limited


Foodstuffs (South Island) Properties Limited


Meridian Energy Limited


Port of Auckland Limited


Manulife Investment Management


NZ Retail Property Group Limited


Dunedin City Council


Silverfin Capital Limited


Queenstown Commercial Limited


Port Otago Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised KiwiRail Holdings Limited on the City Rail Link (CRL), which is New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure project to date.
  • Advised Sanderson Group Limited on the development of their flagship retirement village in Mt Maunganui, Tauranga named ‘The Pitau’.
  • Advised Fernbrook Property Limited on the construction of the Puhinui Road precinct.

Anthony Harper

With in-depth expertise in infrastructure projects, Anthony Harper is geared to handle commercial, industrial, and residential developments. Operating out of Auckland, Edward Dunphy and Karen Kemp jointly lead the firm’s construction sphere. Dunphy, also leading the firm’s real estate team, is well-versed in property acquisitions, disposals, and leasing, while Kemp is vastly experienced in construction disputes. Tim Bunker is proficient in property subdivisions, while in Christchurch, Jessica Hanning handles defective work disputes, and Tim Barclay is knowledgeable of social housing infrastructure.

Responsables de la pratique:

Edward Dunphy; Karen Kemp


Autres avocats clés:

Tim Bunker; Jessica Hanning; Tim Barclay; Sarah Anderson; Emma Hughes; Miles McConway; Alistair Law


Les références

‘Practical and commercially focused legal advice.’

‘They have the ability to anticipate the style and nature of a response that we would need to make to issues.’

‘They are very proactive in recommending actions to the client as a result of changes in legislation, or learnings they have picked up from other work.’

Principaux clients

CPB Contractors Pty Ltd


KiwiRail Ltd


Southbase Construction


Woolworths Limited


Stride Property Limited


Oceania Healthcare Limited


Ninety-Four Feet Pty Limited


Templeton Limited


Barker Fruit Processors


TDM Construction Ltd


Devo Homes Ltd


Ecotech Construction


Emmons Developments


Moddex New Zealand


Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust


Woolworths


Mainland Capital


The Fletcher Construction Company


KiwiRail


Fletcher Distribution


Argosy Property


Stride Property Group


Centuria Capital


Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust


CDL Land New Zealand


RCHNZ


Pacific Radiology


Sarin Group


Arvida Limited


Heredium Group


Huadu International NZ


Fulton Hogan Limited


Metflifecare


Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand Limited


Te Toi Mahana


The South Island Office


Stonewood Group


Oaks Living


Watchman Residential


2B Pty/Multiwash


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented an AECOM Design JV in High Court proceedings relating to Transmission Gully, one of New Zealand’s most complex horizontal construction projects.
  • Successfully defended Landsdale Development Ltd in multiple adjudication claims and judicial review proceedings.

Bell Gully

Recently handling energy, transport, and public sector construction work, Bell Gully’s real estate offering covers acquisitions, disposals, and infrastructure projects. Karl Anderson leads the firm’s construction practice, while in Wellington, David Chisnall and Auckland-based Ian Becke lead the real estate team. Chisnall is often engaged in nationally significant projects and Becke is proficient in commercial office building developments and leasing. Andrew Petersen is experienced in overseas investment, Jane Holland handles commercial property issues, and Toni Forrest is skilled at real estate transactions. Brad Ward is another key team member.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Chisnall; Ian Becke; Karl Anderson


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Petersen; Jane Holland; Toni Forrest; Brad Ward


Les références

‘The partners are excellent, and they keep us up to date on key issues and provide advice on our contentious matters. They excel technically and in customer service.’

‘The team demonstrates intelligent and analytical analysis of facts and law that make up claims and defences. They provide a responsive and timely service.’

‘Bell Gully has the most experienced, knowledgeable, and full-coverage team.’

Principaux clients

Auckland Transport


Fletcher Building Ltd


Genesis Energy


Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand


Let’s Get Wellington Moving


Tauranga City Council


Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)


Precinct Properties


Port Marlborough


Greater Wellington Regional Council


Contact Energy Ltd


Department of Corrections


Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency


Downer EDi


Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology


Arvida AL Holdings Limited


3A Composites GmbH


Auckland Transport


ANZ Bank


Asset Plus


Augusta


Calibre Partners


David Jones


Fabric Property


Fletcher Building


GIC


Horizons Regional Council


Irongate Group (formerly Investec Australia)


Invesco Real Estate


Investore Property Limited


Kiwi Property Group


Mainland Poultry


Metlifecare


Ngāi Tahu Property


Ngai Tai Ki Tāmaki Charitable Investment Trust


PAG Real Estate


One NZ (formerly Vodafone)


Pearlfisher Capital Limited


Port Marlborough


Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited


IWG


Stride Property


Summit Forests


Tainui Group Holdings


Taupo District Council


Tauranga City Council


Vital Healthcare Property Trust


Wellington City Council


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Te Whatu Ora on all aspects of the major redevelopment of Whangarei Hospital, the main hospital in Northland.
  • Advising Auckland Transport on the AMETI Eastern Busway Alliance EB2, EB3 and EB4 with the RAPT consortium, comprising Fletchers, Acciona, Jacobs and AECOM.
  • Advised on the NZ$7.4 billion transformational city-shaping programme for Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, and its recent dissolution by the current government.

Buddle Findlay

Buddle Findlay is noted for its capabilities in energy and infrastructure projects, for which Auckland-based Ed McGimpsey is a key contact. The firm’s construction team is jointly led by Auckland-based Tom Bennett and Charlotte von Dadelszen who works out of Wellington. Bennett and Paula Ormandy are lauded for their ‘great understanding of the market.’ Dadelszen, who also co-leads the real estate teams with Wellington-based Daniel Kelleher is reputed for his expertise in construction contracts. Ed McGimpsey is vastly experienced in urban renewal projects, and Brannavan Gnanalingam is proficient in property disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tom Bennett; Charlotte von Dadelszen; Daniel Kelleher


Autres avocats clés:

Ed McGimpsey; Brannavan Gnanalingam; Louise Brazier; Tom Bennett


Les références

‘They are easy to deal with and provide great advice. They have great experience.’

‘The Buddle Findlay property team know our business well. They are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They respond with timely advice and are easy to communicate with. The team has a lot of depth in experience.’

‘The individuals are attentive to requests and easy to work with. They communicate clearly and turn around work in a timely manner. Where work is urgent, they are able to prioritise work appropriately and generally speaking meet the compressed timeframes.’

Principaux clients

Auckland Transport


Auckland Council


Health New Zealand


Department of Internal Affairs


Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment


Bank of New Zealand


Ormat Technology Inc.


Olam Food Ingredients New Zealand Limited


Westpac New Zealand Limited


Wellington International Airport Limited


Fisher & Paykel Appliances Limited


Kiwi Property Limited


Tauranga City Council


Auckland Light Rail Limited


Department of Internal Affairs


Auckland Council


Olam International


Generus Foundation Limited and Foundation Village Limited


BNZ Branch Properties Limited


Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet


Contact Energy Limited


Ministry of Education


Landcorp Farming Limited


Department of Corrections


Templeton Projects Limited


Fisher & Paykel Appliances Limited


Kiwi Property Group


Steel & Tube Holdings Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Auckland Transport and Auckland Council in relation to the City Rail Link project, being New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project with a projected completion cost of NZ$5.5B.
  • Advising Ormat Technologies Inc. in relation to the development and construction of a series of geothermal power plant projects in New Zealand.
  • Advising Department of Internal Affairs in relation to the development and construction of the new National Archives building at Pipitea, Wellington.

Chapman Tripp

A key port of call for various inbound investors, Chapman Tripp is geared to handle construction litigation, infrastructure matters, and OIO consent issues. In Auckland, Matthew Carroll leads the firm’s real estate practice and is noted for his strength in transactional property work. Hamish Bolland oversees the construction practice and is well-regarded across the energy and natural resources sectors. Mark Nicholson is skilled at property acquisitions, developments, and disposals, while Kylie Mutch is often engaged in transport matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Matthew Carroll; Hamish Bolland


Autres avocats clés:

Mark Nicholson; Kylie Mutch; John McKay; Tessa Baker; Greg Wise; Sam Holden


Principaux clients

Centuria Capital


Willis Bond & Co


Property for Industry


Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited


Auckland Council


Eke |Panuku| Development Auckland Limited


Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Limited (ATR)


Oji Fibre Solutions


Vincent Capital Limited


Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan


OTPP New Zealand Forest Investments Limited


Aventuur


Tara Iti Family Office


Parliamentary Service and Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment


Wellington International Airport Limited


Auckland International Airport Limited


Westpac NewZealand Limited


Fonterra Co|operative Group Limited


Mercury NZ Limited


Wellington City Council


Te| |Whatu| Ora – Health NewZealand


Beca Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Willis Bond on the development of their Catalina Bay project due for completion in August 2024.
  • Advise to Mercury on all property-related aspects of their pioneering renewable energy project.
  • Advised Eke Panuku on the development agreement with Precinct Properties for the redevelopment of Downtown Car Park, the most significant development site in the Auckland CBD.

Dentons New Zealand

Home to experts in infrastructure projects, leasing, and property developments, Dentons New Zealand handles construction contracts surrounding transport projects. Michelle Hill leads the firm’s real estate team from Auckland, and is vastly experienced in property acquisitions, disposals, and subdivisions, while Matthew Ockleston is knowledgeable of property financing. Ish Fraser is well-versed in industrial, office, and retail leasing, while Stuart Robertson, who leads the firm’s construction practice is proficient in infrastructure matters. Paul Buetow is well-regarded in the energy, transport, and water sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stuart Robertson; Michelle Hill


Autres avocats clés:

Matthew Ockleston; Paul Buetow; Brendan Cash; Katrina Van Hutte; Sara Cheetham; David Newport; Madison Dobie; Paul Holth


Les références

‘The Dentons property team, in our view, is the pre-eminent public works act (land acquisition & disposals) practice in New Zealand.’

‘They are highly competent across a spectrum of land acquisition requirements on most if not all roading project requirements across NZ.’

‘They are the “go-to” firm and their public works proficiency is where they truly shine. Their advice is second to none.’

Principaux clients

Civil Construction Limited


Masterbuild Services Limited/Registered Master Builders Association of New Zealand


Aurecon New Zealand


P2W Services Limited


Hawkins New Zealand


Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency


Ministry of Social Development


Grand Complex Properties Limited


Universal Homes Limited


Ministry of Justice


AMP Services (NZ) Limited


HSBC


Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd


George Weston Foods


Pro-Invest Group


Tāmaki Regeneration Limited


PMG Capital Fund


Radisson Hotel Group


Oji Fibre Solutions


Danone Nutricia


KiwiRail


TSB Bank Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Hawkins / Downer New Zealand on its successful application for an interim injunction against Elizabeth Properties Limited in relation to the call on a performance bond for a $250m redevelopment project in Tauranga.
  • Acted on Court proceeding for Civil Construction in High Court proceedings dealing with novel issues under the NZS3910 standard.
  • Advised P2W Services Ltd on the Puhoi to Warkworth Project, one of the seven PPPs that have been carried out in New Zealand to date.

DLA Piper New Zealand

Often handling public sector construction and infrastructure matters, DLA Piper New Zealand  is skilled at real estate developments and transactions. Mark Williamson heads the construction space from Auckland, and his recent caseload encompasses sizeable supermarket developments. Justin March spearheads the real estate space and is praised for his ‘extensive experience in commercial property law.’ Heath Brunton specialises in the development and leasing of urban regeneration projects, while Nick Byrnes is knowledgeable of energy projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mark Williamson; Justin March


Autres avocats clés:

Heath Brunton; Nick Byrnes; Emma Moran; Liam Johannesson; Nick Byrnes; Joy Campbell


Les références

‘The DLA Piper team is experienced, personable, and provides both well considered and accurate transactional documents.’

‘Justin Marsh is very diligent, legally accurate, and provides advice that consider the commercial realities of the legal issue.’

‘Justin Marsh has extensive experience in commercial property law in the New Zealand market and we benefit significantly from that experience. ’

Principaux clients

Foodstuffs North Island Limited


Maersk


Auckland Council


Fred Hollows Foundation (NZ)


Savory Construction Limited


Nelson City Council


IAG New Zealand Limited


Mitre 10


Contact Energy


Aquila Capital


OCS Group NZ Limited (1M)


Foodstuffs North Island Limited


Goodman Property Trust


Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust


Cornwall Park Trust Board


Maersk


LOGOS New Zealand Development Management Pty Limited


Tātaki Auckland Unlimited


Salesforce


Busy Bees NZ Bidco Limited


Warner Bros Discovery


Simplicity Living


Kärcher


Aquila Capital


Lululemon


CCIS ANL Australia Pty Ltd


IAG


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for MAERSK on the design and construction of a large coolstore in Hamilton, including the drafting and negotiation of a bespoke design and construction contract.
  • Acted for The Fred Hollows Foundation (NZ) on drafting a design and construction contract for the Papua New Guinea Centre of Excellence for Eye Health.
  • Acted for Foodstuffs North Island on the development of a large new PAK’nSAVE store in Highland Park.

Hesketh Henry

A key port of call for property stakeholders and specialist subcontractors, Hesketh Henry  is geared to handle real estate acquisitions, disposals, and subdivisions. Nick Gillies and Glen Holm-Hansen co-lead the firm’s construction team from Auckland, and Hansen specialises in construction litigation. Other key members of the team include Sarah Holderness, who frequently drafts construction contracts. Robert Berry and Brian Coburn jointly lead the firm’s real estate team, Berry is vastly experienced in ground leases, while Coburn handles property acquisitions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nick Gillies; Glen Holm-Hansen; Robert Berry; Brian Coburn


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Holderness; Barret Blaylock; Richard Chen; James Lewis; Helen Macfarlane; Ariana Stuart


Les références

‘They have broad industry experience.’

‘People make the difference – Robert Berry in particular provides sound, solution based advice’

Principaux clients

BW Group


Kahawai Point Developments Ltd


Octagon Developments Ltd


Octagon (Terrace Management) Ltd


The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland


Airedale Property Trust


New Zealand Methodist Trust Association


Synergy Properties


The Palms Lifestyle Village Ltd


Pinefarm 25 Joint Venture


22 Terrace Investment Ltd


Speldhurst Country Estate Ltd


Richmond Villas Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Kahawai Point Developments Ltd on all legal aspects of a greenfields development of 800+ lots.
  • Advised 22 Terrace Investment Limited on the acquisition of 22 The Terrace Wellington, a 12-level commercial office building which is leased to multiple Government and corporate entities.
  • Acting for The Palms Lifestyle Village in the ongoing development of a greenfield site and its retirement village operations.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Often advising public sector entities on major infrastructure transformations, MinterEllisonRuddWatts  is proficient in overseas real estate investment and transactions. Janine Stewart and Mark Crosbie jointly lead the firm’s construction offering from Auckland, Stewart is versed in construction litigation, and Crosbie is knowledgeable of project structuring. Sarah Sinclair and Andrew Monteith are well-regarded in the infrastructure sector, while Stephen Price is experienced in PPPs. David Gilbert leads the real estate team and is skilled at property acquisitions, developments, and leasing, and Holly Hill is informed in commercial leasing.

Responsables de la pratique:

Janine Stewart; Mark Crosbie; David Gilbert


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Sinclair; Andrew Monteith; Stephen Price; Holly Hill; Miles Dean; Jennifer Campbell; Katrine Kofoed; Victoria Tatam; Matthew Ferrier


Les références

‘Minter Ellison has a very strong construction practice, probably one of the best in the country. They are well resourced and one of the view teams capable of running large complex pieces of high value litigation.’

‘The construction team at Minter Ellison are leaders in their field of practice. I work regularly with the litigation team, including Stephen Price and Matthew Ferrier. I have absolute faith in their robust technical and strategic advice which has led to some excellent results.’

‘I would not hesitate to recommend the Minter Ellison team for any building defects claim, particularly large-scale complex matters.’

Principaux clients

Aquila Capital Renewables


Auckland Council | Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau


Channel Infrastructure


Cooper and Company


Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua


Fulton Hogan


Generus Living Group


Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora


Jacobs New Zealand


Kiwi Property Group


Livingstone Building


Mercury Energy


Metlifecare


Ministry for Primary Industries | Manatū Ahu Matua


Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | Hīkina Whakatutuki


Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture


Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka


Pan Pac Forest Products


Rau Paenga | Crown Infrastructure Delivery


Reading Cinemas


Ruakura Port


SMC Construction


Tait International


Unispace


Wellington Gateway Partnership


ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited / Arawata Assets Limited


Argosy Property Limited


Bupa Care Services New Zealand Limited


IKEA New Zealand Limited


Kinetic Tco Pty Limited


Kiwi Property Group


Macquarie Bank Limited


Metlifecare Limited


Milford Asset Management


New Zealand Government


Pan Pac Forest Products Limited


Precinct Properties Holdings Limited


Queenstown Lakes District Council


Synlait Milk Limited


Westpac (NZ) Investments Ltd


Z Energy Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Te Whatu Ora – Taranaki on the procurement, contracting, and project delivery of the multi-stage redevelopment of Taranaki Base Hospital.
  • Acting for Kiwi Property Group on all of its construction projects.
  • Representing Auckland Council on a significant part of its defective building litigation.

Russell McVeagh

With in-depth expertise in construction contracts, Russell McVeagh is often engaged in real estate and renewable energy development projects. In Auckland, Anna Crosbie and Michael Taylor co-lead the practice, Crosbie is a key port of call for corporate and infrastructure organisations, and Taylor is an experienced construction litigator. Sarah Blackmore leads the firm’s real estate department and is proficient in property acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and subdivisions, David Butler is knowledgeable of real estate capital markets transactions, and Ed Crook is another key team member.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anna Crosbie; Michael Taylor; Sarah Blackmore


Autres avocats clés:

Ed Crook; Natalie Steur; Doran Wyatt; Rory Pryce; Rachael Chapell; Jeremy Whyte; David Butler


Les références

‘Russell McVeagh is always exceptional and their construction team is no exception. They are smart, on the ball, and results-focused.’

‘The Russel McVeagh lawyers are very experienced and knowledgeable of the market and the latest trends.’

‘The Russell McVeagh team are very responsive, highly engaged in our business, and have excellent market knowledge. They provide quality transactional documents, have strong and well considered legal opinions, and have provided us with excellent advice on navigating contractual issues to successful conclusions.’

Principaux clients

Auckland International Airport


Infratec / WEL Networks


Qualitas


Omni Bridgeway


Argon Construction


Summerset Group


Vector


Wellington Water


Winton Land


Meridian Energy


Goodman Property Trust


Precinct Properties


Woolworths New Zealand


KiwiRail


Summerset Group Holdings


Fonterra Co-operative Group


Precinct Properties NZ


Kiwi Property


Silvanus Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaf


Oyster Industrial Properties


Spark New Zealand Trading


Genesis Energy


Goodman Property Trust


Mobil Oil New Zealand


SkyCity Entertainment Group


Accident Compensation Corporation


PSPIB/CPPIB Waiheke Inc.


Winton Land


BlackRock, Inc.


Auckland Airport


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised KiwiRail on the proposed redevelopment of Wellington and Waitohi Picton terminals.
  • Assisted Summerset Group Holdings on multiple greenfield acquisitions and proposed developments in New Zealand.
  • Assisted Fonterra Co-operative Group on its new head office arrangements in Hamilton.

Simpson Grierson

Noted for its expertise in local government law and infrastructure projects, Simpson Grierson is often engaged in construction litigation. Greg Allen heads the firm’s real estate practice from Auckland, and is knowledgeable of land developments, while Nick Wilson is proficient in public body property transactions. Tara Wylie often handles overseas investment matters and Michael Wood handles property asset management. The ‘excellent’ Michael Weatherall leads the firm’s construction team and Jo-Anne Knight specialises in construction disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Weatherall; Greg Allen


Autres avocats clés:

Nick Wilson; Tara Wylie; Michael Wood; Jo-Anne Knight; Will Barnes; Nicola Peak; Edward Warren; Donna Hurley; Shanti Frater; Sonia Vitas; Mark Gillard


Les références

‘Simpson Grierson has considerable construction litigation experience. They are a highly regarded full service firm.’

‘The team was very responsive, had excellent service quality for the legal scope, and demonstrated a strong understanding of our business. They used their capabilities to solve our problems precisely and efficiently.’

‘Despite being a team within one of NZ’s major law firms, the real estate team is extremely approachable and down to earth. Their advice and assistance provided is clear and concise, provided promptly, and takes account of the commercial imperatives that our business is subject to.’

Principaux clients

Auckland Council


Queenstown Lakes District Council


Waka Kotahi Wakatipu Transport Alliance


Watercare Services Limited


Christchurch City Council


Tauranga City Council


Auckland Transport


Watercare Services Limited


Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora


Queenstown Lakes District Council


Elecnor New Zealand Limited


Auckland Council


Gisborne District Council


Auckland Transport


Eastern Busway Alliance


Toda Corporation


Dunedin City Council


Fletcher Residential Limited


New Zealand Carbon Farming


Vivid Living Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Watercare Services Limited on the drafting, negotiation, and strategy for the first half of a 10 year proactive Asset Updates and Renewal Programme for its water assets in Auckland.
  • Advising Christchurch City Council on its Canterbury Multi-Use Arena Project.
  • Representing Auckland Council on a range of defective building claims, primarily in High Court proceedings.

Thompson Blackie Biddles

Commended as ‘real estate specialists’, Thompson Blackie Biddles is well-equipped to handle acquisitions, development projects, and leasing. In Auckland, Greg Thompson and James Blackie are vastly experienced in real estate transactions, and Joe Biddles handles property joint ventures. Sam Greenwood often advises clients on overseas investment.

Responsables de la pratique:

Greg Thompson; James Blackie; Joe Biddles; Sam Greenwood


Autres avocats clés:

Tom McGarry; Paige Lane


Les références

‘They are a firm of real estate specialists and as such, clients obtain the benefit of the highest level of expertise and experience on real estate issues.’

TBB have the unique ability to identify both the best approach from a legal and commercial perspective, putting their clients interest at the forefront.’

‘TBB provides outstanding legal advice in a friendly and timely manner. We respect their thoughts and opinions and at all levels of the firm.’

Principaux clients

Precinct Properties Holdings Limited


Kiwi Property Group Limited


Stride Property


Investore Property


Goodman Property Trust


Qantas Airways Limited


The Warehouse Limited


Foodstuffs North Island


Todd Property


Robt. Jones Holdings Limited


Oyster Property


KKR


Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad


Fife Capital


Wilson Parking New Zealand Limited


Lion – Beer Spirits and Wine (NZ) Limited


Trust Investments Management


Hallenstein Bros. Limited


Glassons Limited


McConnell Property


Blackstone/151 Property


Te Arawa Group


Ariadne Marinas Oceania Pty Limited


Orams Group Limited


FortHill Property Limited


Tim Glasson


Krukziener Property


Newcrest Group


Higgins Family Holdings Limited


Spotlight Group


Sealink Travel Group


UPC Group


Milford Asset Management Limited


Hines New Zealand


Intra-Image Guided Healthcare


Dilworth Trust Board


Tramco


Oyster Capital


Wyborn Capital Group


Lenticular Capital Limited


Lenticular Paradise Limited


Les Mills International Limited


Spark New Zealand Trading Limited


Sylvia Park Business Centre Limited


Tattersfield Securities Limited


Walker and Hall


Butterworth Group


Mansons TCLM


Wilshire Property Group


Ngati Whatua Orakei


Ngati Whatua O Kaipara Whenua


Haumoana Hospital LP


Universal Homes


Peakstone / Far East NZ


Oyster Capital


Key Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Kiwi Property on the sale of one of New Zealand’s preeminent office towers.
  • Acting for Mansons in relation to the sale of 50 Albert Street, Auckland once constructed to PAG.
  • Acted on all aspects of Fife Capital’s acquisition of its New Zealand properties.

Tompkins Wake

A key port of call for developers, investors, and property funds, Tompkins Wake is reputed for its large-scale development capabilities. In Hamilton, Scott Ratuki is often engaged in commercial property transactions, while Campbell Stewart is well-versed in infrastructure projects. Briar Shaw often handles overseas investment, and in Auckland, Jacinda May is another key team member.

Responsables de la pratique:

Scott Ratuki; Campbell Stewart


Autres avocats clés:

Briar Shaw; Jacinda May


Les références

‘Tompkin Wakes’ real estate team are fantastic. Each time we have engaged their team we are consistently impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, efficiency and client engagement.’

‘Their team has taken the time to know our business, how our company operates, and how we appreciate our transactions to be run. We have now built together a brilliant synergy which is so important for external legal providers and clients to achieve efficient and seamless outcomes.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with several partners at Tompkins Wake and have found them equally pleasant to work with. They have collectively always delivered sound advice on commercial property matters and have a wide range of experience. ’

Principaux clients

Waikato Regional Property Theatre Trust


AFI Investments


Foster Construction Group


Rotorua Lakes Council


Hamilton City Council


Waipa District Council


WEL Energy Networks Limited


Waitomo District Council


Obayashi Clean Energy NZ Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Foster Construction Group on numerous matters relating to the acquisition of properties for development.
  • Advised AFI Investments Limited in respect of a major commercial development comprising 5 office towers (23,000sqm of A Grade CBD office space) in downtown Hamilton.
     
  • Acted for Waikato Regional Property Theatre on the initial acquisition of the property the theatre is to be built on.