Conveyancing transactions are riddled with challenges that require a careful approach. From the art of drafting special conditions in contracts of sale, to navigating the complexities of retirement village conveyancing, off-the-plan, and tax in land sale transactions. Acquire a roadmap to achieving a seamless conveyance as you learn to mitigate potential roadblocks and disputes, conquer AML challenges & more. 

Presenters

Mr Chris LaHatte, Barrister,
Chris initially qualified as a lawyer some years ago and then began studying dispute resolution. Chris enrolled in the Masters program at Massey University for Dispute Resolution, and graduated with a dissertation on Judicial Settlement Conferences. Chris joined AMINZ as an associate and was encouraged to study for fellowship. He received the Fellowship Mediation Prize in 2008. The following year he obtained fellowship in arbitration and has presented some papers over the years reflecting an interest in issues such as conflict-of-interest and bias. In 2011 Chris became the ombudsman at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, (ICANN), which is the global body administering the domain name system. Since 2016 he has practiced as a barrister, mediator and arbitrator, and has several diverse interests, including FDR mediation, Domain name mediation, lease arbitration and construction adjudication.


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.


Mr Glen Low, Partner,
Glen Low is a partner of Franklin Law where he leads the commercial property team. Glen’s legal practice encompasses a wide variety of subdivision and property development work. Predominately a rural area, Franklin provides its fair share of legal conundrums for property lawyers assisting clients with subdivisions (complex issues arising from boundary encroachments, redundant easements, water supply arrangements, transferable titles and complex Records of Titles seem to feature disproportionately in a provincial practice). Glen gives regular public presentations on legal topics such as rural subdivisions and other matters of concern to Franklin locals. In addition to his seminars, Glen has written numerous articles on legal matters and has co-authored the Lexis Nexus chapters on Partnerships and Joint Ventures and has recently updated the Lexis Nexus Chapter on Easements following the new Land Transfer Act 2017.


Ms. Pauline Ho, Special Counsel,
Pauline is a special counsel in our Auckland based banking and finance team. Pauline has over 15 years’ experience acting for lenders and borrowers across a wide range of syndicated and bilateral financing arrangements including acquisition financings, working capital and revolving credit facilities, term facilities and debt restructurings. Pauline has specialist expertise in corporate and structured lending, funds and financial institution based finance and real estate finance. Pauline has also works with a number of New Zealand’s leading financial service providers, ranging from leading banks to dynamic fintechs. Pauline has advised numerous offshore providers in relation to financial services regulatory compliance, particularly in the consumer finance sector.


Mr. Gary Spalding, Solicitor,
Gary has dual roles as both a Solicitor in Dentons’ Auckland based Corporate and Commercial team, and the firm’s AML Compliance Officer. Gary started his legal career as a Legal Executive and obtained a wide range of previous experience in conveyancing, commercial litigation, estates, and banking and finance. As a Solicitor, Gary now focuses on commercial arrangements and mergers and acquisitions while also providing advice to clients on AML related issues. As AML Compliance Officer, Gary oversees the firm’s compliance with the AML/CFT Act and associated regulations and guidance.


Ms. Petrea Parkhill, Associate, Franklin Law
Petrea Parkhill is an associate in the commercial team at Franklin Law. Throughout her career she has developed a strong focus on property law including residential sale and purchases, refinances, transfers to family trusts and companies. Petrea is passionate about developing strong relationships with her clients and enjoys educating others about how the law operates, often speaking at seminars around the Franklin area.


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


Mr Richard Chen, Senior Associate,
Richard advises clients on the acquisition and disposal of significant commercial property portfolios, as well as a broad range of property matters including land development, property financing, due diligence and leasing. Richard also specialises in residential property transactions, providing practical and effective advice for first home buyers through to experienced property investors and high net worth individuals on the sale and purchase of residential properties, including “off the plans” agreements and occupation right agreements. Richard enjoys collaborating with other consultants such as surveyors, planners and accountants as part of large-scale property development projects. He regularly assists property developers, financiers and investors with all property aspects of due diligence. Richard was admitted to the bar in 2014 and draws on his background in general practice and experience in a national legal firm to provide tailored advice to clients. He is currently on The Law Association’s Property Law Committee.


Mr. Chad Wallace, Senior Associate,
Chad has experience in a wide range of commercial, rural, and residential property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, leasing, subdivisions, residential build contracts, orchard and farm transactions, and property-related financing. Chad also has experience in trust, local government, forestry, and retirement village law and regularly acts for a number of building companies, property developers, commercial landlords, and retirement village operators. Before moving to Tauranga and joining Cooney Lees Morgan in 2015, Chad worked in the property team at a top-tier law firm in Auckland. Originally from Hamilton, Chad attended the University of Waikato where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Social Science (Economics).


Mr. Iain Stephenson, Partner, Lane Neave
Iain is a Building Law and Construction Disputes specialist. He specialises in building compliance, property decision-making, and repair/maintenance projects for existing buildings. Over the past decade Iain has worked with contractors, consenting authorities, commercial and residential clients, and central government. This includes project and contract disputes, and decision making. A significant client following for Iain is the multi-unit buildings sector (mainly Unit Titles). He has appeared in the Tenancy Tribunal, District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.