MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Real Estate

Special Counsel

Miles is a senior commercial property lawyer who provides timely and commercial advice on all aspects of his clients’ property arrangements.

Miles develops strong and ongoing relationships with clients operating in both the public and private sectors. His clients include: New Zealand’s largest fuel retailer, Z Energy; NZX-listed property fund, Precinct Properties; the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.

With a diverse property practice, Miles advises across clients’ full property portfolios. He assists with buying and selling both commercial and forestry assets, leasing, subdivisions, and property finance. He also advises on the implications of property legislation including the Overseas Investment Act (OIA), Unit Titles Act (UTA), and Public Works Act (PWA).

Much of Miles’ recent focus has been on assisting clients with large scale residential developments, helping to deliver affordable housing at scale. He advises from the early due diligence stage through to documenting agreements for sale and purchase and complex development agreements. His experience acting for Crown clients in this area has given him a deep understanding of the Crown land disposal process.

Miles is also an expert in commercial leasing. He assists landlords and tenants with negotiating and documenting their leasing arrangements. He has a particular expertise in advising on complex turnkey tenancies and integrated fitouts. He also advises on issues as they arise during and at the end of the lease term, including maintenance and reinstatement obligations.

Miles advises clients on all aspects of commercial property and construction matters, including sale and purchase, leasing, property finance concerns and large-scale residential developments.

Miles works very closely with Kāinga Ora’s KiwiBuild unit, supporting it in drafting and negotiating key relationship and development documentation with a range of development partners and stakeholders.

Miles also works closely with HUD, drafting and negotiating development agreements with private sector developers under the Land for Housing Programme.

English

Member, Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society

Member, Property Council New Zealand (PCNZ)

LLB (Hons), BA, Victoria University of Wellington