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Join us live online for the upcoming Commercial Leasing Intensive and Subdivision Strategies, then wrap up your CPD with our popular interactive recording on Unit Titles & Development Reforms, ESG, and Construction Contracts.
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Unit Titles & Development Reforms, ESG and Construction Contracts: Unpacking Property Development
Thursday, 23 January 2025
Are you prepared to leverage the latest property reforms and new growth policies for your clients? From the ‘going for housing growth’ plan, to unit titles amendment regulation to construction procurement and the growing pressure of ESG, it’s gearing up to be a prosperous year ahead for property. Bolster your expertise with critical knowledge and practical approaches on 4 key areas shaking up the industry right now. Ensure your clients development projects are not only compliant, but strategically positioned to take advantage of new opportunities in this evolving landscape.
Chair:
Denise Marsden, Director, Alexander Dorrington Lawyers
Evolving Urban Development: Navigating Growth, Policy Changes and Climate Impacts
Given New Zealand’s population growth, urban environments are expected to keep up with housing demand and demand from businesses. The path to development is not straightforward, especially given the recent climate-related weather events which have had major impacts on urban areas. In this session, cover the ever-changing legislative environment addressing urban development and its implications:
- Proposed new initiatives, including “Going for housing growth” policy, “granny flat” NES, managed retreat
- Reversed initiatives with impacts on urban development
- What this means for you and your clients
Presented by Ana Coculescu, Senior Associate, Dentons
Construction Contract Procurement in 2024: What Property Lawyers Need to Know for Developer Clients
- The enforceability of on-demand bonds (Hawkins Limited v Elizabeth Properties Limited)
- Pre-construction design errors and the impact on tender pricing (CPB v WSP)
- Can you stop a contractor from terminating? (Rau Paenga Limited v CPB)
- Negative variations: Rights and constraints
- Letters of Intent v Letters of Award: a reminder on the key differences
Presented by Hamish Bolland, Partner, Chapman Tripp
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* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
*Original Content was created in November 2024
Unit Titles Amendment Regulations 2024 & Amendments 2022
- The 2022 Amendments: How are they working in practice?
- The 2024 Regulation amendments: What are they?
- Recent cases: What do they mean for practitioners?
- What’s coming up?
Presented by Thomas Gibbons, Director, Thomas Gibbons Law
The Role of ESG in Shaping the Future of the Real Estate Industry
Explore the transformative impact of ESG principles on the real estate sector with an in-depth analysis of:
- The strategic benefits of integrating ESG in real estate
- The complexities and challenges of implementing ESG in the industry
- Case studies showcasing successful ESG initiatives across our managed portfolio
Presented by Chris Whiteley, Director, Facilities Management, Colliers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key changes introduced by the 2024 regulation amendments and their implications for practitioners
- Assess current trends and developments in urban planning and development, understanding their impact on future projects
- Recognise and navigate the challenges associated with integrating ESG practices in real estate
- Evaluate the impact of pre-construction design errors on tender pricing and the viability of property developments
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
Presenters
Hamish Bolland, Partner, Chapman TrippHamish has experience across a variety of sectors including infrastructure, energy (including renewable), water, health, ports, oil and gas, tourism, commercial and residential. He advises on national and international large-scale construction projects. Hamish acts for a range of clients including government entities and council, sponsors, developers, contractors, subcontractors, service providers and lenders. He advises on all stages of a project including procurement strategy, tendering and probity, contract drafting and negotiation, contract administration and dispute resolution. A significant amount of his experience involves project finance transactions. Previously, Hamish worked for UK magic circle law firm Allen & Overy in their Dubai projects team acting for sponsors undertaking major projects in the Gulf region, as well as financial institutions lending to those projects. He advises on a wide range of project procurement models including early contractor involvement and pre-construction services, build-only, design-build, full EPC/turnkey, DBO, BOOT, design, build, operate and maintain and concession arrangements. Hamish is recognised as a Next Generation Partner in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 and an Up and Coming lawyer in Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2020.
Denise Marsden, Director, Alexander Dorrington Lawyers
Denise is a leading expert in property law. She has a wealth of knowledge complemented by a true passion for property and people. She is smart, pragmatic and sensible and focuses on outcomes for her clients. Denise has been a director at Alexander Dorrington since 2007. She enjoys leading her team to deliver successful projects and outcomes. Recent Projects: Residential developments including 7 stage 600 lots and 5 stage 300 lots, Redevelopment of mixed use building to enable retail to be converted to residential units and sold, Sale and purchase of commercial properties including industrial, retail and office, Leasing and property advice for a national retailer with 21 stores in New Zealand, CORT Community Housing joint venture with ACC and development programme, Development programme for NZ Living which to date has delivered 287 apartments at Otahuhu, Onehunga and Northcote and 204 under development in Tamaki and Northcote, Hotel acquisitions in Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Auckland and assisting with all legal issues for this accommodation manager with over 500 rooms under management across 13 properties nationally, NZS3910 and NZS3916 Contracts for apartments, industrial buildings
Thomas Gibbons, Director, Thomas Gibbons Law
Thomas is a property law specialist. He began his career with a national law firm, and was Partner/Director of a regional firm before setting up his own practice in 2020. He is the author of Unit Titles Law and Practice (1st ed, 2011, 2nd ed, 2015), and A Practical Guide to the Land Transfer Act (2017), as well as co-author of the Laws of New Zealand titles on Land Law and Easements, Covenants, and Profits. He has lectured in property law at various universities, and in securities law for LLB and MBA programmes. His articles have been published in New Zealand and overseas law journals. Thomas has given expert evidence on land development issues in the High Court, and is currently lead drafter on the ADLS-REINZ Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. He is also a trustee of the Waikato Housing Initiative and the Waikato Community Lands Trust.
Ana Coculescu, Senior Associate, Dentons
Ana has specialised in environmental law since 2005, working on infrastructure projects and advising on ESG. She is a Senior Associate in the Dentons Wellington Environment and Planning team, having worked in Sydney for over 10 years before moving to New Zealand. In her practice, she has advised private and government clients on projects including mines, power plants, roads, train lines, waste facilities, water pipelines, windfarms. Ana has also been active in the policy space – given all the changes to the Resource Management Act and the Climate Change Response Act discussed over the past few years in New Zealand.
Chris Whiteley, Director, Facilities Management, Colliers
Chris leads Colliers' Facilities Management team which is comprised of 26 Facilities and Operations Managers across the country. Chris has over 20 years’ experience in the facilities industry, from being on the tools through to strategy. Chris's background has been across large-scale assets in retail, industrial and commercial properties, from business parks, to iconic shopping centres.He is actively involved in the full-scale management and operations of properties with a view to maximising the asset value by management of short and long-term strategies that amplify the potential for both the client and the tenants. Chris joined Colliers in 2022 following 6 years at Oyster Property Group, where he held the role of National Facilities Manager and prior with both Stride and Westfield for the management and opening of shopping centres. He has extensive knowledge and experience in facilities management, projects and strategic capital planning. Chris enjoys finding solutions to any facilities issues and working with all stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for clients and tenants to give the best result for the built environment.
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Commercial Leasing Intensive: Agreements, Assignments, Subleases & More
Tuesday, 4 March 2025
With the potential release of the new ADLS Deed of Lease, be ready to use it on its release. Are you prepared to handle the challenges that come with tenant variation requests, potential delays in commencement, and complex rent review mechanisms? Attend to gain theses skills plus you will assemble the strategies to tackle overlapping responsibilities, avoid costly disputes, and guide your clients through the complexities of modern ESG considerations in leasing.
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Attend and earn 4 CPD hours
12.30pm to 1.15pm Agreements for Lease: A Practical Overview & Analysis of Critical Issues & Drafting Tips in Relation to New Buildings or Refurbished Premises
- Ability for the tenant to request variations
- Cost increases
- Delays to the commencement date
- Access after the commencement date
- Overlapping of landlord and tenant works
Presented by Julia Flattery, Partner, Duncan Cotteril
9.50am to 10.40am ESG and Sustainability: Impact on Commercial Leasing Arrangements In New Zealand
- ESG in the construction and property sector: the political, technological, and behavioural landscape and the risks and opportunities created for commercial building owners and occupiers
- “Green Leases” and lease sustainability clauses: What are current trends in NZ and overseas and are they driving better sustainability outcomes?
- The cost of sustainability initiatives and sustainability items: can NZ landlords meet the cost of sustainability items, or is this a cost that needs to be shared between the parties? What is the current appetite in the tenant market to pay more rent and outgoings for long-term sustainability savings or to signal sense of corporate responsibility towards investors, clients and customers?
Presented by Kate Hatwell, Partner, Tompkins Wake
Chair:
Richard Little, Partner, Eagles Eagles & Redpath
9.00am to 9.50am ADLS Deed of Lease: Where Are we Now?
Though not officially released, there’s speculation that a new edition of The Law Association of New Zealand’s (ADLS) Deed of Lease is on the horizon. As the most commonly used document for commercial property leases across New Zealand, any updates to this form will very likely bring important changes for both landlords and tenants. Assuming this new edition is available ahead of the webinar, we will set out the key changes which have been made and provide a perspective on these.
- Stay ahead of the curve by keeping an eye on potential developments that could affect your next lease negotiation. If the new edition of the Deed of Lease is not available, another interesting commercial leasing related topic will be discussed.
Presented by Paul Chambers, Partner, Hamilton Locke
10.40am to 10.55am Break
10.55am to 11.45am Commercial Rent Reviews
- The Courts’ approach to rent review clauses: lessons from case law
- Is time of the essence?
- Machinery of rent review clauses
- Drafting considerations: setting your clients up for success
Presented by Michelle Hill, Partner, Dentons; Executive Committee Member, Property Law Section, New Zealand Law Society
11.45am to 12.30pm Assignments, Subleases and Surrenders
- Commercial and market drivers
- Parties’ rights and obligations
- Approval requirements
- Ongoing liability of parties
- Termination rights
- Reinstatement obligations
- Recent case law
Presented by Barton Hoggard, Partner, Simpson Western
Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues and drafting strategies for agreements for lease
- Learn effective negotiation approaches for commercial rent reviews
- Explore the impact of ESG on commercial leasing and cost-sharing
- Grasp the legal considerations of assignments, subleases, and surrenders in commercial leases
Presenters
Michelle Hill, Partner, DentonsMichelle is a Partner of Dentons and leads the firm’s New Zealand Real Estate team. She has over 20 years’ experience spanning the full spectrum of commercial real estate including leasing, acquisitions, disposals, disputes, due diligence, leasing, subdivisions, unit title matters and development projects. Michelle acts for a broad range of clients including multi-national corporates, significant global real estate development and investment platforms, institutional and private property investors and developers, landlords and businesses with extensive leasing portfolios. Beyond her legal practice, Michelle serves on the Executive Committee of the Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society and is regularly asked to speak at academic and industry events on commercial property topics. She has been a guest lecturer at the University of Auckland for the Bachelor of Property program since 2014 and is a regular columnist for the New Zealand Law Society’s ‘The Property Lawyer’ magazine on commercial leasing topics.
Barton Hoggard, Partner, Simpson Wester
Barton is a partner in the commercial property team at Simpson Western. He advises clients on all aspects of property law, with a particular focus on property development and leasing arrangements. Barton has practiced law in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the Middle East. He worked in the United Arab Emirates for ten years and was a corporate partner of English law firm, Clyde & Co, based in Dubai. During this time, Barton advised sovereign wealth funds, governments, Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, property developers and individual investors on a number of complex transactions in a wide range of industries.
Kate Hatwell, Partner, Tompkins Wake
Kate is a Partner at Tompkins Wake specialising in leasing and commercial property transactions. Kate works with developers and investors across their commercial property portfolios to facilitate the sale and acquisition of property including due diligence and financing. Of Ngati Maniapoto descent, Kate has a strong focus on her own iwi interests and the wider Maori community and is a representative for her hapu Ngawaero on Waipa District Council's consultative committee Nga Iwi o Topu o Waipa. Kate has been practicing law since 2004 and joined Tompkins Wake in 2014 having previously worked at Bell Gully in Auckland and Blake Dawson in Sydney.
Richard Little, Partner, Eagles Eagles & Redpath
Richard enjoys working in many different areas of the law specialising in conveyancing, civil and private law (wills, trusts etc). He has a particular interest in mental health law and regularly appears in mental health proceedings in his current role as the District Inspector for Mental Health in Southland. He regularly appears on behalf of clients in the criminal court and is always available for agency instructions particularly in the High Court. He is currently testing the capabilities of online Legal Services and is actively seeking new instructions from clients everywhere. Richard was raised in Southland, living across the district and attending Southland Boys High School before attending Otago University. He then returned home to work with Eagles, Eagles and Redpath in 2010. He spent a year in Europe in 2014 before returning to concentrate on his career in law. Both socially and competitively, Richard is active in the sporting community. He currently plays for the Invercargill Blues Rugby Club and enjoys social netball, squash and running whenever he can fit it in.
Paul Chambers, Partner, Hamilton Locke
Paul has built his practice in property law with a diverse client portfolio, ranging from individual entrepreneurs to large-scale developers and listed and institutional portfolio holders. Paul is regularly called upon by his property developer and investor clients for advice regarding the acquisition of secured finance and refinancing arrangements. A trusted advisor and considered an expert in his field, Paul has also developed a substantial private client base comprising both New Zealand and non-New Zealand domiciled clients to whom he provides trust and estate planning advice. Paul specialises in acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial property and residential property development of all scales, and construction contracts from both principal and contractor perspectives.
Julia Flattery, Partner, Duncan Cotterill
Julia is an experienced construction lawyer who brings significant large-project build expertise. She regularly drafts project specific building contracts, subcontracts, consultant appointments, warranties, performance bonds and other ancillary contract documentation; and advises head contractors, subcontractors, consultants and funders in relation to contract packages.
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Subdivision Strategies: Compliance, Registration & Tax Insights
Thursday, 27 March 2025
One misstep in the subdivisions process could spell costly delays for you and your client. Benefit from a detailed walkthrough on how to effectively structure subdivisions for e-dealing, ensuring smooth compliance and reducing the risk of registration issues. Apply top tips from LINZ to streamline the registration process and minimise delays and breakdown thorny tax triggers in your subdivision undertakings. Your roadmap to seamless subdivisions awaits.
2.45pm to 3.30pm LINZ: Top Tips for Subdivision Success
Join the expert LINZ team on this interactive session to get all your new title questions answered.
- Getting it right first time with subdivisions and the issue of new titles
- What LINZ sees every day that can help practitioners prepare their new title dealings
- Navigating New Landonline with ease
Presented by Andrea Watson, Consulting Solicitor - Modernising Landonline Programme, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and Eleanor Elvidge, Leader Legal - Land Titles, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)
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Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
Chair:
Charlotte Muggeridge, Partner, Harkness Henry
2.00pm to 2.45pm Development Structures: Different Types and Common Issues
- An introduction to some of the more/less common development types
- Development programmes & financing
- Consenting
- Section 225 of the Resource Management Act
Presented by Ben Eagleson, Senior Associate, Alexander Dorrington Lawyers
4.30pm to 5.15pm Case Study: Unpacking Subdivision Issues in Practice
- Working through the conditions of s224C and advanced planning
- Inexperienced developers not understanding the different roles of Engineers/Project Manager, surveyor, lawyer and others
- Potential delays with different easements
- Urgency applications to LINZ
Presented by Tina Hwang, Director, Queen City Law
3.30pm to 3.45pm Break
3.45pm to 4.30pm Managing Tax Issues in Subdivisions
- When the vendor will be taxable on the sale proceeds
- Getting GST right
- Practical steps that can be taken to manage tax risks through documentation
Presented by Chris Harker, Partner, Mayne Wetherell
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key elements of structuring subdivisions for e-dealing to avoid delay
- Learn practical strategies for effectively registering plans of subdivision in accordance with LINZ requirements
- Gain insights into tax implications in subdivision to manage tax risks
Presenters
Andrea Watson, Consulting Solicitor - Landonline,Andrea is tasked with bringing the voice of legal customers into the Modernising Landonline programme. She has worked at LINZ in various roles for 5 years. Prior to that, she worked as a property lawyer in private practice in boutique, mid-sized and large New Zealand law firms, specialising in registration matters from single property transactions through to infrastructure projects and large developments.
Charlotte Muggeridge, Partner, Harkness Henry
Charlotte has a specialised skill range across resource management, property development, easements, subdivisions, local government and unit titles. Before joining Harkness Henry, she worked in local government and in private practice. Charlotte has presented seminars for the New Zealand Law Society, Survey & Spatial New Zealand, the Waikato Plan, and Auckland District Law Society on property law, subdivisions, and resource management law. Charlotte has detailed knowledge of the proposed new resource management legalisation, the Natural and Built Environments Act. Charlotte sits on the Waikato Conservation Board, the Waikato Plan Leadership Committee, and the Waikato Housing initiative. Charlotte also has a passion for community governance and is a board member of the international World YWCA Board based in Geneva. Charlotte was awarded the Property Council Central Region Judge’s Choice award in 2022 for her contribution to the industry.
Ben Eagleson, Senior Associate, Alexander Dorrington Lawyers
Ben is an expert in property law, practising law since 2007. He started his career as a litigator, then gained extensive experience in the corporate, commercial and property space in a mid sized NZ firm, mostly focused on unit title work. He has also spent 8 years practising law in the Cayman Islands focused on the development of hotels, residential and commercial property.
Chris Harker, Partner, Mayne Wetherell
Chris advises on tax law. He has advised on a number of significant transactions including mergers and acquisitions, restructures, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), and financing arrangements. He has also acted for clients seeking binding rulings from Inland Revenue in respect of prospective transactions, and represented clients in respect of Inland Revenue investigations and disputes.
Tina Hwang, Director, Queen City Law
Tina Hwang is a Director and is the Leader of QCL’s large and award winning Property Team. Tina is also Co-Convenor of The Law Association (previously ADLS) Property Law Committee and member of The Law Association Property Disputes Committee. Tina mainly practises in property, construction and litigation. She has deep and wide experience in virtually all aspects of property law and property development and has been involved in some of New Zealand’s largest property projects. Tina has also developed expertise in construction issues and has presented papers at many New Zealand law seminars on property and construction law. She contributes regularly to the Builders & Contractors Magazine. Tina also speaks fluent Korean. Being client-centric Tina has also taken on numerous employment cases (both employer and employee) and the consequent mediation and settlements. Tina regularly appears in Tribunals and Courts. Clients love working with Tina as she is an excellent communicator, works very efficiently and keeps clients fully informed.
Eleanor Elvidge, Leader Legal - Land Titles, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)
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