Charles Wong

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Charles focuses on real estate developments and front-end construction work. He is a trusted legal advisor to clients acquiring, developing, leasing or disposing of real estate, or undertaking construction projects, in New Zealand.

Charles advises on real estate transactions, including acquisitions and divestments, commercial leases, ground leases, project development and finance. He also advises on construction contracts, professional services agreements, and construction financing arrangements.

He is able to quickly grasp complex technical and commercial information, and brings a level of commercial awareness and common sense to providing legal advice.

Work highlights

Acquisition of new build premium office development
Advised the purchaser on the forward purchase (including OIO consent), development and leasing of the premium-grade building at 136 Fanshawe Street, Auckland, expected to be the largest value single commercial office building real estate acquisition in 2021.

Acquisition of commercial leasehold interests in Auckland CBD
Advised a real estate investment firm on its acquisition via a joint venture of a stake in the leasehold interests in respect of two commercial buildings, comprising a nine-level building and an eight-level building, in the Te Tōangaroa precinct in Auckland CBD.

Acquisition of new build premium office development
Advised the purchaser on the forward purchase (including OIO consent), development and leasing of the premium-grade office building at 155 Fanshawe Street, Auckland. This was the largest value single commercial office building acquisition in 2020.

Acquisition of commercial high-rise building
Advised the purchaser of the commercial high-rise at 2-14 Wakefield Street, Auckland, the existing AUT Arts Faculty and all aspects of its redevelopment.

Acquisition of 46 Sale Street
Advised the purchaser on all aspects of its acquisition of new office building at 46 Sale Street, Auckland.

Abano Healthcare
Advised Abano Healthcare on construction contracts for building work at dentistry practices operated by Lumino the Dentists in New Zealand.

A large American retailer
Advised a large American retailer on the construction contract and related development matters for its warehouse at Westgate, Auckland.

Frucor Suntory
Advised Frucor Suntory on the procurement of various process equipment from onshore and offshore suppliers and the engagement of contractors for associated building work at its Manukau premises.

GIC Real Estate
Advised GIC Real Estate on the development-related aspects of its investment into Wynyard Quarter Stage 3 under the Precinct Pacific Investment Limited Partnership.

IKEA New Zealand
Advised IKEA New Zealand on the development and leasing of a new logistics warehouse with Auckland International Airport as developer and landlord.

Kāhui Tū Kaha
Advised Kāhui Tū Kaha on their leasing portfolio for social housing and the acquisition of Hinemoa Lodge for the provision of residential services.

St Kentigern Trust Board
Advised St Kentigern Trust Board on the development of Shore Road campus, including the preschool building, a new girls’ school building and a new senior school boys’ classrooms building.

Sime Darby and Terra Industrial
Advised Sime Darby and Terra Industrial on the development by Southpark of a new warehouse, showgrounds, and office headquarters at a new business park in Christchurch.

Tauhara North No. 2 Trust
Advised the Housing arm of Tauhara North No. 2 Trust on the acquisition and development of various properties, including general land and Māori land in Rotorua and Auckland.

Te Huata Charitable Trust
Advised Te Huata Charitable Trust on the leasing and development of land and on trust-related matters in the context of leasing and development of land.

Vital Healthcare
Advised Vital Healthcare on the redevelopment of Boulcott Hospital, Ormiston Hospital, Wakefield Hospital and other medical or health practices in New Zealand.