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Commercial Property, Construction and Development

Our Team and Expertise

Who we are 

Our Commercial Property Team is small but mighty. With an average of over 30 years’ experience across the board, they helped several of the biggest names in New Zealand’s commercial property sector to successfully navigate the increasingly complex commercial property landscape.  

Whether you are a new or seasoned commercial property investor, developer or tenant, our team will help you avoid the potential pitfalls and mitigate the risks of your transaction. 

How we can help you

Our team assist with the full spectrum of commercial property issues, from planning and financing, to sales. We work to understand your unique needs so that we can provide pragmatic solutions.

Buying or selling

We offer tailored support for purchasers and vendors, helping clients make informed decisions and facilitating a smooth sales and purchase process. Our services include contract drafting, lease reviews, due diligence, regulatory navigation and financing advice. Our thorough approach ensures clients are guided through every step with expertise and diligence.

Leasing

We offer leasing advice for landlords and tenants across an array of sectors like retail, industrial, office and hospitality. No matter the complexity or scale of your leasing expectations, we have seen and dealt with it all before, and can provide you with the peace of mind you need.

Construction

We advise on most aspects of building law and can assist at all stages of your project, whether that means advice on procurement, compliance with regulations or contract negotiation and drafting.

Development

We excel in project consenting and property development for commercial and residential projects. We provide expert advice on consenting, title procurement, subdivision and sales agreements for clients in (amongst others) the retail, hospitality and residential retirement village sectors.

Financing

Financing is a crucial aspect of most commercial property transactions, especially where multiple parties are involved (for example, joint ventures and limited partnerships). We have worked on all manner of structures and can provide creative solutions to your problems.

Subdivisions

Our team has specialist who advise on all manner of land division and amalgamation projects, including in relation to fee simple, unit title, cross-lease and strata titles. 

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What people say about the team...

"Our project team engaged Macalister Mazengarb to guide the company through the establishment and operation of a retirement village. Their work was always timely and the guidance was excellent. The many documents that had to be produced were professionally written and to the point. We would have no hesitation recommending Macalister Mazengarb to others"
Douglas Hutchinson (QSM), Project Lead, Trinity Home and Hospital
"Over the last few years Macalister Mazengarb have helped me on a couple of tricky legal issues both commercially and personally. The thing in my opinion that sets them apart is they actually care. They care about getting the best possible result, but ultimately, they care about their clients. I couldn’t recommend them more highly"
Gareth Mentzer, MD, Wool.Life
"We have used Macalister Mazengarb for the purchase of our first property so when it came to purchasing a holiday home we naturally went back. They were fantastic, enthusiastic and very helpful. Would happily recommend to anyone"
Dave

Key Contacts

commercial property construction and development

David Greenslade

Partner
David leads the firm’s business and commercial teams. He has worked on major commercial transactions in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the Middle East. David’s clients value his creative approach to problem solving. More about David Greenslade

Paul Dentice

Consultant
Paul was a partner of the firm for 40 years, only recently moving into a consultant role. Paul continues to advise some of the country’s most well-known commercial property lenders, investors, developers and tenants.
Supported by Elaine Leiu
More about Paul Dentice

Andrew Morrison

Senior Associate
Andrew is based in sunny Bay of Plenty from where he provides support to the commercial property team. More about Andrew Morrison

Robyn Karam

Senior Associate
Robyn has experience in both the residential and commercial property teams. She has become the “go to” specialist for complex land matters including major residential developments, subdivisions and all matters of title. Robyn’s clients benefit from the clear advice and attention to detail that she pays to each transaction.
Supported by Elaine Mackay
More about Robyn Karam