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Expertise

The team has experience developing multi-use high-rise buildings, apartments, all manners of leases - including malls and carparks, among a myriad of other commercial property deals.

Janice and Mike have been involved in commercial property transactions for over 60 years collectively. We have seen it all, and are equipped and ready to go.

Our team

Buying, Selling, Leasing, Building, Developing, Subdividing, Financing Property.  Our property experts have seen it all and have you covered whether it be your first home or a development of 1000's of lots.

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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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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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Jaime Spencer

Jaime Spencer

Registered Legal Executive

Located in our Parklands Office, Jaime is a Registered Legal Executive and has a Bachelor of Criminal Justice.

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Janice

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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Need to know - Commercial leases

Janice takes us through the paces when it comes to negotiating commercial leases.
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Getting your head around commercial lease rent reviews

When it comes to negotiating long-term commercial leases, it can require a fair amount of future planning.

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Residential property Commercial property Business & Commercial
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New protections for our water

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Common misconception about solicitor approval clauses

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Residential property Commercial property
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Look out - know when sale and purchase agreements need conditions

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Leases - Clarity around fixtures and fittings

For both landlords and tenants negotiating a commercial lease, it is always best to turn your mind to your intentions for any fixtures and fittings attached to the premises; this will help enormously in avoiding costly disputes later on.
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