John Meads

John heads the national property team at Kensington Swan. He has over 35 years experience in property and leasing work, and is able to advise on all aspects of commercial and property law. 

John specialises in: 

   the sale, purchase and leasing of commercial properties   

   green building issues affecting landlords and tenants

   land development and subdivision        

   hotel management agreements

   infrastructure projects.

He also provides advice on documentation associated with the development and operation of hotel properties, as well as practicing in the areas of family trusts.  He is a trustee of a large number of trusts. 

John is the firm’s expert in the law and practice of commercial and green building leasing, and acts for a wide range of property owners, investors and managers. 

Recent significant examples of property work undertaken by John include: 

Commercial leasing work for the Ministry of Social Development and other government departments; all legal work associated with a major Wellington project involving the provision of new and refurbished office space to a Government department with an emphasis on sustainability and a requirement to obtain an NZGBC 5 Star design rating; property acquisitions and disposals for Ministry of Justice; infrastructure agreements for New Zealand Railways Corporation. 

John also advised Hilton International in relation to the development of the hotel at Princes Wharf in Auckland and in relation to its Wellington project; all property work relating to the Wellington Regional Stadium; and advising Department of Courts and NZ Police on leasing issues relating to the Ngai Tahu settlement.

John also provides specialist advice on legislative changes affecting the property sector and gives regular seminars on property leasing and green building issues.