Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : New Zealand
Band 2
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Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
The MinterEllisonRuddWatts Real Estate team is one of the largest in New Zealand, advising land and property developers, property investors, government agencies, landlords, property managers and tenants right across the country.
Recognised market leaders, the team acts on key practice areas including acquisitions and divestments, major development projects, overseas investment approvals, commercial portfolio management, commercial leasing and infrastructure. The team’s unique multi-disciplinary approach means all property issues can be dealt with by one team, saving clients time and expense.
- Advised Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited on the acquisition of a 104-hectare property to build a second, premium-grade, 6-Green Star Campus in South Auckland.
- Advised Z Energy on the sale and lease-back of 51 retail service station sites across New Zealand.
- Advising Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga | Ministry of Housing and Urban Development implementing the New Zealand Government’s Land for Housing Programme which is a cornerstone of the Government’s dedicated investment into the New Zealand housing sector.
Chambers Review
MinterEllisonRuddWatts offers a multidisciplinary practice with recognised skill across acquisitions and divestments, major development projects and overseas investment approvals. The firm is also often engaged to assist on large and complex leasing agreements. The team handles property portfolios for a wide range of clients, encompassing businesses, government and indigenous landowners.
Work Highlights
- MinterellisonRuddWatts assisted Newcrest Property with the acquisition of a development site in central Wellington to construct an office and retail complex.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have been very impressed by the individual commitment to deliver from each member of staff that I have dealt with."
"Given their broad business and team, they have a great view across the market."
"I have been very impressed by the individual commitment to deliver from each member of staff that I have dealt with."
"Given their broad business and team, they have a great view across the market."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Monteith is an active figure in the market, often acting for clients in relation to major developments and portfolio management issues.
"Andrew Monteith has always been available and has provided advice that is commercial and pragmatic to ensure our interests are protected."
"He is very personable and engaging while he endeavors to understand the big picture of the instruction."
David Gilbert leads the firm's real estate practice group and is frequently engaged by clients to advise in relation to capital transactions, including acquisitions and disposals in the commercial and hospitality sectors.
"David has been professional, commercially savvy and has a good understanding of issues. He is our go-to lawyer for contract negotiations in New Zealand."
"David Gilbert is excellent all-round, providing reliable service and advice."
Holly Hill is an up-and-coming partner based in the firm's Wellington office. She has a wide-ranging real estate practice that includes commercial leasing, as well as development and property acquisition work.
"Holly Hill provides bespoke solutions to the issues at hand and ensures that the finer details are always closely examined."
"Holly is very easy to work with, very commercially savvy and professional at all times."
Ranked Lawyers at
MinterEllisonRuddWatts
New Zealand
Members
Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Clients
Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
ANZ Bank
Credit Suisse
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Properties
Global Forest Partners LP
New Zealand Bus
Newcrest
One Forty One
Precinct
Westpac bank
Z Energy