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Thompson Blackie Biddles is a highly respected Auckland boutique providing high-end real estate advice on a range of matters, including leasing and large-scale commercial development projects across New Zealand. The practice is noted for its ability to advise clients on property funds and for handling commercial property matters, including high-value acquisitions. The firm acts for listed property trusts, syndicators and overseas investors and developers. The team also advises leading New Zealand corporates with regard to their tenancies in prestige commercial premises. The firm's key clients include Precinct Properties Holdings, Kiwi Property Group and Fife Capital.
Work Highlights
- Thompson Blackie Biddles advised a limited partnership comprising KKR and Oyster on the redevelopment, management and repositioning of the office park known as Central Park Greenlane.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Thompson Blackie Biddles has the ability to provide not just legal but also commercial advice in a given a situation."
"Thompson Blackie Biddles has the ability to provide not just legal but also commercial advice in a given a situation."
Notable Practitioners
Greg Thompson is a highly experienced practitioner in the New Zealand real estate scene, noted for his expertise in relation to property leasings and developments.
James Blackie acts for property companies and investors in relation to acquisitions and developments.
"His strength is his ability to connect with people and he is always willing to assist. He is without doubt a major asset of the firm."
"He is a great lawyer."
Joe Biddles frequently acts on developments, capital transactions and leasing issues, counting investment and property groups among his clientele.
"Joe provides relevant, well thought-out advice that is pragmatic and legally sound. His approach is resolution-based to enable deals to be done whilst maintaining commercial protection for the client."
Sam Greenwood represents clients in developments, acquisitions and leasings in the industrial, commercial and retail areas.
"Sam is very connected to the commercial property industry in New Zealand and filters his market awareness into advice."
"Sam has the unique ability to articulate issues and provide approaches for consideration with risk and benefits for each approach."