Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 3
Contact number
+64 9 379 4196About
Provided by Dentons New Zealand
Our real estate practice is known as a specialist property practice with genuine breadth and depth of skills and experience across both public and private sectors. Businesses acquiring or disposing of property interests need input from advisers who know the industry as well as the law – advisers who can identify the many risks, and manage them in a way that is commercially appropriate, legally sound, and cost-effective. We have a substantial practice in the buying, selling, developing, subdividing, unit titling, financing and leasing of all types of property – especially office, industrial, retail, rural, residential and mixed-use properties. Our clients include overseas and local investors and developers, multi-national tenants, Crown agencies, shopping centre owners, and lessees of high country stations. Our work for central and local government agencies covers the acquisition of land interests for roading, power and other public works, related compensation issues, disposals, construction and infrastructure, large-scale development and leasing transactions, treaty settlements, and the management of Crown property portfolios. Our team works closely with clients to get a good understanding of their business and their present and future needs. We are supported by colleagues in planning, construction, infrastructure, health and safety, public law, finance, and dispute resolution.
Chambers Review
Dentons boasts a prominent practice with experience across the commercial property space, highlighted for its impressive public sector work and its work with the New Zealand government. The firm is adept at representing investors and funds on a range of real estate matters, including property acquisitions and building projects. The practice attracts a substantial amount of cross-border work through China and other markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Its key clients include the Waka Kotahi Transport Agency, KiwiRail and the Ministry of Social Development.
Work Highlights
- Dentons New Zealand assisted PMG Generation Fund on the purchase of a shopping centre development and adjoining land, including advising on sale and purchase, due diligence, financing and effect settlement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons New Zealand is detailed and timely in its advice."
"The lawyers possess excellent attention to detail and a strong ability to recall outcomes from historical discussions and agreements."
"Their senior thought leaders are well connected to the local and central government and have strong connections with the commercial world."
"Dentons New Zealand is detailed and timely in its advice."
"The lawyers possess excellent attention to detail and a strong ability to recall outcomes from historical discussions and agreements."
"Their senior thought leaders are well connected to the local and central government and have strong connections with the commercial world."
Notable Practitioners
Ish Fraser acts for clients in relation to property acquisitions, disposals and leasings. He is based in Dentons' Wellington office, where he advises commercial landlords, investors, funds and government entities.
"Ish is a very professional operator. He retains a high level of knowledge on historical discussions and agreements and sees the pathway forward to ensure obligations and opportunities are not conflicting across multiple agreements."
Matthew Ockleston acts for clients in relation to property acquisitions, portfolio management and dealings with the Overseas Investment Office.
"Matthew provides a strong level of service and very strong depth of experience in property matters."