Sonia advises commercial, local authority and private clients on all property matters, including commercial leasing, easements, acquisition and disposal of commercial property, due diligence, property developments and finance, subdivisions, farm sales and purchases and Public Works Act matters.

Sonia’s experience extends to large scale commercial acquisitions (including bare land / commercial premises / rural and industrial land) development and leasing of land and infrastructure projects. 

Sonia provides general property advice to private clients also including advising on new builds, occupation right agreements/aged care facilities, and residential conveyancing.

Sonia is a member of the New Zealand Law Society - Property Law Section.

Work Highlights

Property developers throughout New Zealand

Multi-lot residential subdivisions and subsequent preparation of agreements for sale and purchase for the sale of lots.

bp Oil New Zealand 

Advises on property development and leasing requirements throughout New Zealand and advise on commercial supply and property agreements for bp’s New Zealand dealer operated sites.

Auckland Council 

Advises on Public Works Act acquisition, compensation for the Eastern Busway Project.

Commercial property landlords

Prepares build and lease contracts for commercial projects.

Rural clients

Advises on the tender process and preparation and negotiation of agreements for sale and purchase of multi-million dollar farms.

Westpac New Zealand

Advises on its leasing portfolio throughout New Zealand.

Local Authorities within New Zealand

Provides general property advice on BAU and leasing matters, including land acquisition and disposal, easement issues, Reserves Act leases and Public Works Act acquisitions and disposals.

Areas of Expertise

Real Estate
Agribusiness