Nicola Peak

Nicola is a real estate and projects lawyer with vast experience across property development, leasing and construction matters.

Nicola is a senior member of Simpson Grierson’s real estate team with extensive experience across the real estate sector. Nicola acts for a number of the firm's public and private sector clients. She has advised and represented clients in a diverse range of property transactions and disputes, from complex commercial real estate acquisitions and disposals, large-scale commercial leasing, development agreements, construction contracts, infrastructure developments, due diligence and other technical land-based transactions.

Nicola is a well-respected, reliable and trusted advisor who provides tailored legal advice to the unique needs and objectives of her clients, who regularly provide fantastic feedback on her commercially-focused and detailed approach to property transactions.

Work Highlights

Tainui Group Holdings Limited

Advised TGH in relation to its joint venture development of an inland port and associated development and leasing of the Ruakura Superhub's commercial and industrial premises. Also advised on its completed purchase of a half share in a large retail shopping centre, as part of a complex joint venture arrangement.

Roxy Pacific

Providing ongoing property portfolio advice, in particular in relation to commercial leasing transactions.

Listed property company

Advised a listed property company on its significant office redevelopment projects in Wellington, including development and leasing, construction of new buildings and acquisitions and sales of commercial buildings.

Wellington City Council

Advised Wellington City Council on nationally significant infrastructure projects, seismic strengthening and refurbishment projects, and its commercial office leasing.

Greengrower

Advising Greengrower in respect of its new development and lease of innovative premises for vertical farming in the Waikato Innovation Park.

Major bank

Advised a major bank on its strategic property projects and all legal issues arising in respect of its New Zealand property portfolio, including in respect of its commercial office premises across New Zealand, and the sale and purchase of its commercial properties.

The Salvation Army New Zealand Trust

Advised the Salvation Army in respect of its property portfolio across New Zealand, including leasing of premises, sale and purchase of housing stock and commercial premises, assisting the project team in respect of construction contracts and related advice for its developments and all other general property related advice.