Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : New Zealand
Band 2
About
Provided by Greenwood Roche
Greenwood Roche has the largest real estate team in New Zealand and we consider we are recognised in the market as delivering a Band 1 service, as evidenced by our clients and work referred to in this submission.
We are known for delivering top-tier real estate expertise, extremely cost-efficiently, with our clients having direct access to specialist senior lawyers, rather than juniors or generalists.
Our lawyers integrate into project teams, are approachable and easy to work with, hardworking and build enduring relationships with clients.
We do not over-complicate structures, documentation or negotiations, and are focused on delivering our clients’ project outcomes effectively and efficiently.
For each instruction or project, the appropriate lawyers are selected on a “best for client” basis. We do not work in silos or fixed teams and we are not distracted by intra firm competition.
Chambers Review
Greenwood Roche is a specialist projects firm with a robust real estate, development and property financing capability. The firm boasts expertise in overseas investment statutes and regulation, acting on treaty settlements and infrastructure developments. The team represents an impressive roster of corporate and government clients and handles a comprehensive range of transactional matters, including sale, purchase and leasing agreements. In addition, the firm advises on significant utilities and resource management infrastructure developments.
Work Highlights
- Greenwood Roche assisted Spark New Zealand in moving its Auckland headquarters to a new purpose-built development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Of all the legal firms that I've been involved with, Greenwood Roche is the most prompt with their service."
"Every person I have dealt with at Greenwood Roche has filled me with confidence and proven their skill through their actions."
"Of all the legal firms that I've been involved with, Greenwood Roche is the most prompt with their service."
"Every person I have dealt with at Greenwood Roche has filled me with confidence and proven their skill through their actions."
Notable Practitioners
John Greenwood is a widely respected figure in the market, noted for his experience assisting clients in relation to property developments.
Julian Smith has extensive knowledge of both public works and real estate law and often advises government clients on the property aspects of large infrastructure projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
Greenwood Roche
New Zealand
Members
Provided by Greenwood Roche
Antonia Shanahan
Head of Department
Head of Department
Hadleigh Yonge
Mark Anderson
Mark Hay
Nick Dunn
Ranui Calman
Steve Woodfield