Tompkins Wake

Commercial Property | Corporate & Commercial

Partner

Scott is a commercial lawyer with specialist expertise in commercial property construction and development, banking and finance law and in syndication and securitisation of investments relating to commercial property.  Scott combines his legal expertise with a deep understanding of his clients’ business to provide high-level commercial advice. Scott uses his expertise to navigate complex regulatory environments delivering his clients practical and effective solutions to their often complex financial deals and transactions.

Scott has a thorough understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Act and the Financial Markets Conduct Act.

As a talented and accomplished musician, Scott also has a strong interest in Events and Venue related law, advising promoters and venue owners on a wide range of commercial and contractual legal matters.

Scott has acted for and advised:

Numerous investors on the purchase of commercial properties and the development of various forms of investment vehicle for the ownership of commercial property. A bank on the financing arrangements for a hotel extension. A subsidiary of Belgium Post on its leasing arrangements in New Zealand. A private hospital operator on all aspects of the acquisition, redevelopment and construction of a private hospital (in various stages). A developer in relation to all aspects of the acquisition, leasing, redevelopment and sale of the Genesis Building in central Hamilton. Various commercial property owners and developers in relation to issues arising from various earthquakes (including advising on earthquake strengthening repairs and associated works). Oyster Property Group in the creation of its direct property fund including all disclosure documentation and the trust deed governing the fund. A Local Government client in relation to seismic issues in respect of a public venue.

Board of Partners, Tompkins WakeMember of the Law Society Standards CommitteeMember of Wintec Human Ethics in Research GroupTrustee, Waikato Regional Property TrustTrustee, Enrich+Trustee, McKenzie Centre Trust

LLB, GradDip (Mgt), University of Waikato