Michael is a partner in the firm's commercial property group. He specialises in property, local government, and infrastructure.
For over 20 years Michael has advised local authorities and other bodies on buying, selling, developing, leasing, managing, and operating their property assets. He has particular expertise in the Public Works Act, including acquisition and compensation negotiations, and the obligations that arise when public land is sold.
He also has extensive commercial property experience in leasing, subdivision, and property transactions.
Examples of Work
- Tauranga City Council - land acquisitions for the $255 million Harbour Link project
- Chelsea Estate Heritage Park - acquisition and establishment
- Rodney District Council - Penlink transport project land acquisitions
- Tauranga Eastern Link motorway - land acquisitions for the motorway
- Auckland University of Technology - Business School, Technology Park, and student apartment developments
- North Shore City Council - Esmonde Road and Lake Road improvement projects
- Auckland City Council - Vector Tunnel lease documentation
- Auckland City Council - Britomart railway tunnel legalisation
- Waterview Connection - land acquisitions for this major road and tunnel link for State Highway 20
Other Credentials
- Accredited by Land Information New Zealand to undertake Crown property work
- Property Law Section, New Zealand Law Society - Member
