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Real Estate - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Thompson Blackie Biddles is a highly respected Auckland boutique providing high-end real estate advice on a range of matters, including leasing and large-scale commercial development projects across New Zealand. The practice is noted for its ability to advise clients on property funds and for handling commercial property matters, including high-value acquisitions. The firm acts for listed property trusts, syndicators and overseas investors and developers. The team also advises leading New Zealand corporates with regard to their tenancies in prestigious commercial premises.
Strengths
TBB have a real depth of experience across the team and good relationships throughout the industry. They are nimble and have an efficient and effective approach, dealing with outcomes pragmatically.
Thompson Blackie Biddles understand how to deliver complex development agreements and keep a focus on outcomes, not principles.
Work Highlights
Thompson Blackie Biddles represented Ariadne Marinas Oceania and Orams Marine Services in the USD150 million acquisition of development rights at Site 18, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland.
Notable practitioners
James is excellent at communication. He is accessible and technically very strong, with strong commercial skills and an immense network.
James provides excellent, timely service and high-quality advice.
Joe Biddles frequently acts on developments, capital transactions and leasing issues, counting investment and property groups among his clients.
Joe Biddles is a good operator. The key standout is his knowledge of market transactions and norms. He always has his finger on the pulse for that.
Joe Biddles is always pragmatic, timely, commercial and an absolute delight to deal with.