Chambers Review
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Real Estate - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Bell Gully boasts an impressive legal team based in Auckland and Wellington that is highly regarded for its expertise in New Zealand's property market. The firm is a key player in a range of high-profile property matters across New Zealand, including property development, commercial transactions and leasing matters. The team provides top-quality advice and representation on major transactions across the real estate sector for both public bodies and private companies. In addition, the practice has experience in advising local councils and government departments on redevelopment projects.
Strengths
Bell Gully's property team have a depth of experience and great knowledge across all facets of property matters.
Bell Gully have an excellent understanding of not only the law but also the commercial reality of business strategies.
Work Highlights
Bell Gully advised PAG Real Estate on the forward purchase acquisition of the commercial property Mansons at 50 Albert Street, Auckland.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Petersen leads Bell Gully's real estate practice, in addition to his role as chair of the firm. He acts for developers, property groups and government bodies on property developments, capital transactions and issues relating to the Overseas Investment Act.
Andrew is extremely capable and well regarded.
Jane is a standout lawyer. She is highly knowledgeable, commercial and personable across all commercial property lease and acquisition matters.
Jane is an exemplary negotiator and an expert in her field.
Ian Becke operates a wide-ranging real estate practice out of Auckland. He assists clients with acquisitions and strategic investments as well as development agreements.
Ian Becke's an outstanding lawyer. He is highly regarded and trusted.
Ian is highly knowledgeable and capable across all property development matters.
Karl Anderson is based in Auckland and boasts expertise in commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing. He has a strong reputation among domestic and international clients for his handling of the real estate aspects of corporate transactions, notably in the forestry and residential sectors.