Ned Pene
Solicitor
Michael has been specialising in commercial real estate, development and finance since 1990, and his name is attached to some of New Zealand’s largest and most complex property projects. His work covers acquisitions, subdivisions, leasing, financing and restructuring — across everything from retail centres and hotels to industrial, residential and farming assets.
He’s a trusted adviser to leading developers and investors on projects of real scale, including Hanley’s Farm and Homestead Bay in Queenstown, Bellfield Estate in Auckland, and Safari Group’s hotel and apartment developments around the country. Many of his client relationships stretch back more than a decade, built on Michael’s blend of technical expertise and clear, pragmatic advice.
Clients know they can pick up the phone and get a straight answer, backed by over 30 years of front-line experience and judgment.