About

Provided by Simpson Grierson

Commercial real estate continues to be a dynamic sector, with market forces reshaping priorities for investors, developers, landlords and tenants.

Our large team helps businesses navigate the legislative and regulatory requirements that have given rise to increasingly complex transactions and developments.

We have advised on some of the most significant and ground-breaking deals and developments in New Zealand.

We provide strategic advice to international and local investors on real estate transactions, with particular expertise when needed in obtaining Overseas Investment Office (OIO) consents.

We provide full real estate management support to a number of major landlords and tenants.

We are regarded as New Zealand’s leading public property experts, advising local and central government on large-scale infrastructure projects, with specialist expertise in the Public Works Act.

We work with leading developers on major residential developments and subdivisions, and have particular expertise in sectors including hotels and forestry.

Our team work collaboratively with our other specialist practice areas. If a development requires advice in taxation/structuring, construction, dispute resolution, resource management, or property finance, we engage our specialists to ensure clients benefit from their strategic and cost-effective advice.

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Real Estate - New Zealand

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Band 2

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 also often engaged to instruct on urban development projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Grierson acted for Auckland Council and Gisborne District Council in relation to their voluntary buyout scheme following the 2023 Cyclone and floods, a natural disaster that significantly impacted Auckland and Gisborne.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gregory Allen
3
Gregory Allen
Head of Real Estate
3
Band 3
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.

Gregory Allen is a very experienced and highly responsive lawyer.

Michael Wood
3
Michael Wood
3
Band 3
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.

Michael Wood's knowledge of statutory legislation and processes is excellent.

Tara Wylie
4
Tara Wylie
4
Band 4

Tara Wylie is well respected for her expertise in overseas investments and commercial property. She is frequently engaged by clients for property development, sale and purchase and commercial leasing agreements.

Tara is excellent to work with and always delivers a high level of service.

Tara Wylie is very detail-oriented and responsive.

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Gregory Allen
3
Gregory Allen
Head of Real Estate
3
Band 3
Michael Wood
3
Michael Wood
3
Band 3
Tara Wylie
4
Tara Wylie
4
Band 4

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