Your lease is your playbook for occupying your space. Significant consequences can arise out of what appears to be a standard form. We help clarify the relationship, so there are no surprises on the journey.

Things to consider: 

  • How secure is your lease?
  • What terms are included / missing?
  • What is included in your rent?
  • What happens if the property is damaged?
  • What happens if you cannot access the property?
  • What are your underlying obligations, if the business is sold and the lease is passed on

More than bricks and mortar, there are many factors to ensuring you’re in a location with everything you need for your business to be able to thrive. We can assist with negotiating the terms of your lease, including rent, to ensure they are in your favour. 

Use our free online tool to get started on your new commercial lease:

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This is the team that ensures you get paid on time, employ people properly and handle the issues that arise out of business. This team offers strategic advice and business mentor services 

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Amanda

Amanda Brady

Associate and Registered Legal Executive

Having worked in law since 2003 and as a legal executive since 2014, Amanda is highly skilled at managing property conveyancing transactions and subdivisions.
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Graeme Randle

Graeme Randle

Special Counsel

Graeme specialises in family and business trusts and brings with him great empathy for his clients, especially those who in later life are looking to make changes to their estate planning.
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Henry

Henry Taylor

Senior Associate

Born and bred in Auckland, Henry studied at Otago University and has made Wanaka his home after returning from London.
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Janice Hughes

Director
Janice opted out of joining the family horticultural enterprise to become a lawyer and over the last 25 years has become a respected specialist in property, business, trusts, will and estate matters.
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Mia Bennie

Mia Bennie

Associate

Mia is based in our Arrowtown office and has over 22 years’ experience working as an in-house legal counsel and in private practice. Her expertise spans across all aspects of property conveyancing with a strong background in government and construction.
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Steph Gifford

Director

Steph is co-director of Aspiring Law and proudly heads up our Christchurch offices in Parklands and Cashmere.
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Stephen Slade

Stephen Slade

Consultant

Stephen has over 30 years’ experience working as a Barrister and Solicitor in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He was the Director of Suburban Law Cashmere and Parklands, now part of Aspiring Law.
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Zoe Summerville

Zoe Summerville

Associate

Zoe made the big move from Auckland to Wanaka in 2023 and hasn’t looked back.. She is relishing the community vibe and slower pace of life we’re lucky enough to enjoy in these parts.
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