LAWYER PROFILE

Ed Crook

Asia-Pacific 2026

Russell McVeagh

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Real Estate

New Zealand

14 years ranked

Construction

New Zealand

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Russell McVeagh

Practice Areas

Ed is a highly regarded, award-winning commercial property and construction expert. He specialises in commercial property development, sales and acquisitions, and property joint ventures, including all associated construction and finance work.

Ed's client base is predominantly comprised of institutional property owners, including Goodman, Precinct, Guardians of NZ Superannuation, Auckland Airport, and Scentre Group. Recent deals include acting for NZ Super on the acquisition of Beachlands (250 hectares in East Auckland) through a joint venture; acting for Precinct on its development of Commercial Bay acting for Goodman in connection with the development of the VXV Precinct in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, its joint venture with GIC and the subsequent sale of the portfolio by the joint venture.

Career

Ed studied at Cambridge University and started his legal career in London, before moving to New Zealand in 1999. He has been a partner with Russell McVeagh since 2004.

Professional Memberships

Ed is Russell McVeagh's National Practice Group Chair for Property and Construction, and serves on the Ethics Committee.

Publications

Ed regularly contributes to Russell McVeagh's thought leadership publications.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Real Estate - New Zealand

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ed Crook leads Russell McVeagh's real estate practice group and often acts on property developments, capital transactions and leasing.

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Construction - New Zealand

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ed Crook is a highly experienced construction partner based in Auckland. He has a strong background in commercial property development, regularly advising infrastructure owners on transactional and front-end construction matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ed is a fierce advocate for us. He is very astute and understands our needs and risk appetite. He ensures that we get a good deal that reflects our risk spectrum.
Real EstateChambers Asia & Pacific
Ed is my first-choice lawyer for complex property issues. He knows our business very well.
Real EstateChambers Asia & Pacific
Ed Crook has a real ability to listen to all parties but bring everyone back to the central issues and is also a tough negotiator when he needs to be.
ConstructionChambers Asia & Pacific
Ed provides an exceptional service and is always available for the client.
ConstructionChambers Asia & Pacific