Real Estate | Asia-Pacific

Russell McVeagh offers a broad array of expertise to clients negotiating complex property transactions and land developments in New Zealand. The firm is noted for assisting major corporate clients on real estate joint ventures and the negotiation of portfolio acquisitions. The practice frequently advises developers and investors on office, retail and industrial property developments, including related construction and leasing aspects. Its key clients include RF CorVal and Winton Land.

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 prestige commercial premises. The firm's key clients include Precinct Properties Holdings, Kiwi Property Group and Fife Capital.

Greenwood Roche is a specialist projects firm with a robust real estate, development and property financing capability. The firm boasts expertise in overseas investment statutes and regulation, acting on treaty settlements and infrastructure developments. The team represents an impressive roster of corporate and government clients and handles a comprehensive range of transactional matters, including sale, purchase and leasing agreements. In addition, the firm advises on significant utilities and resource management infrastructure developments. Some of the practice's key clients include Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities, Spark New Zealand and Beca.

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. Its key clients include Z Energy, Westpac New Zealand and Newcrest Property.

Dentons boasts a prominent practice with experience across the commercial property space, highlighted for its impressive public sector work and its work with the New Zealand government. The firm is adept at representing investors and funds on a range of real estate matters, including property acquisitions and building projects. The practice attracts a substantial amount of cross-border work through China and other markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Its key clients include the Waka Kotahi Transport Agency, KiwiRail and the Ministry of Social Development.

DLA Piper New Zealand, as part of a global network, is well placed to advise international clientele on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including substantial property portfolio management. The firm boasts an established government practice, advising local councils and national government entities. The team is particularly recommended for its strength in forestry, agriculture and hotels, offering acquisition, sale and commercial leasing expertise. The practice is also engaged to advise on substantial development projects in the retail sector and the real estate aspects of M&A transactions. The team's key clients include Maersk, Cornwall Park Trust Board and Ingka Investments.

Tompkins Wake is known for its strong offering in the real estate sector, with expertise covering a range of complex transactions in the construction, commercial property and forestry spaces. The team advises clients, which include both developers and private and institutional financiers, on acquisitions, leasing, sales and change of ownership issues. The practice also boasts considerable experience acting on matters in the construction and infrastructure spheres. Its key clients include Foster Construction, Hamilton City Council and Waikato Regional Property Theatre Trust.