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Rural Property

Expert legal assistance for rural property transactions.

Our firm has acted for rural landowners in Hawke’s Bay for 150 years. Whether you own, are buying or selling farmland, vineyards, orchards, or lifestyle properties, our experienced rural property lawyers ensure your interests are protected and your transactions are successful.

Buying and Selling Rural PropertyRural property transactions require unique considerations, such as zoning, resource consents, and water rights. Our team offers comprehensive legal support to ensure smooth and compliant transactions.

Specialised Rural ExpertiseAdvice relating to rural property extends beyond standard property transactions. Whether you’re managing a farming business or vineyard, we provide tailored legal advice to protect your assets, secure financing, and navigate complex legal issues.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Sale and purchase of rural land and property
  • Conveyancing
  • Negotiating agreements
  • Sale and leasing transactions
  • Asset protection and succession planning
  • Banking and finance
  • Compliance
  • Overseas Investment Office advice
  • Rural tax and legal issues

Meet the team.

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Richard Doole
Partner

Agribusiness and Carbon

Banking and Finance

Business

Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Horticulture

Mergers and Acquisitions

Viticulture and Forestry

Adrian Barclay
Partner

Banking and Finance

Estate Planning

Rural and Residential Property

Subdivisions

Succession Planning

Trusts

Lincoln Reid
Partner

Commercial and Residential Property

Elder Law and Agribusiness

Estate Planning

Trusts

Caleb Hensman
Partner

Commercial and Residential Property

Estate Planning

Rural

Succession Planning

Trusts

Kate Young
Associate

Commercial and Rural Property

Leasing and Subdivisions

Julia Trautvetter
Associate

Commercial and Residential Property and Leasing

Subdivisions

Trusts and Estate Planning

Annabel Nesbitt
Senior Solicitor

Property and Leasing

Subdivisions

Trusts and Estate Planning

Simon Scannell
Consultant

Banking and Finance

Business and Commercial Law

Primary Industries and Agribusiness

Property

Trusts and Estate Planning
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