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
"They're an excellent firm who provide us with amazing service on complex deals."
"With Bell Gully, all bases are well covered, being a multi-disciplinary firm with a great reputation."
Work Highlights
Bell Gully acted for Fabric Property in the sale of the property at 22 The Terrace, Wellington Central, an office tower in Wellington that houses key government and private sector tenants.
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 Petersen is a highly competent and trusted professional." "Andrew is exemplary."
Jane Holland is a leading figure in the market, noted for her experience on acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasings. "Jane is a property legend in New Zealand."
David Chisnall is renowned in Wellington for commercial property issues and maintains an active practice assisting clients in relation to development and redevelopment projects. "David Chisnall is very proactive and has depth of knowledge."
Ian Becke has a wide-ranging real estate practice out of Auckland. He assists clients with acquisitions and strategic investments as well as development agreements. "He has a very good legal mind and attention to detail, but also has the ability to identify what is commercially important instead of unimportant legal technicalities." "Ian Becke is extremely competent, attentive and technically sound."
Karl Anderson is based in Auckland and boasts expertise in commercial property transactions, covering acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing.
