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We acted for Watercare in relation to its new head office premises located in Newmarket, Auckland. This was a significant project, involving the negotiation of a comprehensive redevelopment agreement and subsequent deed of lease, and further extensive advice in relation to Watercare’s ability to terminate its existing tenancies at that time.

The icon twin tower commercial office complex consisting of Tower One (formerly known as the National Bank Centre) and the DLA Phillips Fox Tower was transacted in a two-stage deal to a foreign investor. 

Our work included negotiating the terms of the agreement for sale and purchase, conducting the due diligence investigation, negotiating the terms of the property management agreement and advising on various complex commercial property and other commercial matters.

Our work included negotiating the terms of the agreement for sale and purchase, conducting an extensive due diligence investigation on all legal aspects of the property, instructing technical consultants and advising on various commercial property and business structuring matters.

We continue to assist with the new owner’s expansion and redevelopment plans at the mall, including construction, new leasing and strategic land acquisitions.

Greenwood Roche assisted with negotiating the terms of the agreement for sale and purchase including masterplan provisions, development covenants, profit-share arrangements and further land options.

Our client retains significant landholdings in the area. It has a strong interest in a successful and quality development that it can use as a spring-board for its own development plans. To achieve this, it was willing to put together an attractive package and share in the risks and reward of the development.

The agreement was concluded in lockdown. Despite the worsening economic news, both parties remained committed to their long-term vision.