Presenters

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.