Sarah Holderness
Hesketh HenryA key port of call for property stakeholders and specialist subcontractors, Hesketh Henry is geared to handle real estate acquisitions, disposals, and subdivisions. Nick Gillies and Glen Holm-Hansen co-lead the firm’s construction team from Auckland, and Hansen specialises in construction litigation. Other key members of the team include Sarah Holderness, who frequently drafts construction contracts. Robert Berry and Brian Coburn jointly lead the firm’s real estate team, Berry is vastly experienced in ground leases, while Coburn handles property acquisitions.
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Key clients
- BW Group
- Kahawai Point Developments Ltd
- Octagon Developments Ltd
- Octagon (Terrace Management) Ltd
- The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland
- Airedale Property Trust
- New Zealand Methodist Trust Association
- Synergy Properties
- The Palms Lifestyle Village Ltd
- Pinefarm 25 Joint Venture
- 22 Terrace Investment Ltd
- Speldhurst Country Estate Ltd
- Richmond Villas Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for Kahawai Point Developments Ltd on all legal aspects of a greenfields development of 800+ lots.
- Advised 22 Terrace Investment Limited on the acquisition of 22 The Terrace Wellington, a 12-level commercial office building which is leased to multiple Government and corporate entities.
- Acting for The Palms Lifestyle Village in the ongoing development of a greenfield site and its retirement village operations.
Lawyers
Leading associates: Real estate and construction
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners: Real estate and construction
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nick Gillies
Hesketh HenryPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Gillies, Glen Holm-Hansen, Robert Berry, Brian Coburn