Real Estate - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Simpson Grierson offers expertise across a range of real estate matters, complemented by leading construction and environment practices. The firm is especially noted for advising many of New Zealand's prominent local authorities and public bodies in the property and infrastructure spaces, as well as acting for buyers, sellers and developers of commercial property. The team conducts advisory work on land acquisitions and securing Overseas Investment Office consents for international clients, and is often engaged to instruct on urban development projects, too. The practice's notable clients include Vivid Living and Heritage Lifecare.
Strengths
"Simpson Grierson provide pragmatic commercial advice."
"The firm's commercial team provides us with high-quality advice."
Work highlights
Simpson Grierson advised Counties Energy on the acquisition of strategic sites for electricity substations in Southern Auckland and Northern Waikato.
Notable practitioners
Michael Wood is widely respected for his work on behalf of government clients, for whom he frequently acts in relation to developments, urban renewal and infrastructure projects.
Gregory Allen regularly acts on large infrastructure projects, especially those pertaining to forestry, farm and land acquisitions. He also boasts experience handling overseas investment matters.
