Partner, Wellington
Board of Management
Charlotte von Dadelszen
Contact
- Wellington office
- DDI +64 4 462 0508
- M +64 21 915 737
Profile
Charlotte specialises in leasing, construction and land-related property advice. She has been involved in the development and negotiation of a range of land contracts, forestry licences, leases, tenders, development and construction contracts, (including NZS 3910, 3915 and 3916) easements/encumbrances. Charlotte provides specialist advice on Public Works Act (PWA) transactions and was the Chair of the Expert Advisory Panel appointed by Toitū Te Whenua - Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) to advise on the proposed reform of the PWA. She has acted for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on numerous roading projects, and Te Tari Whakatau (formerly the Office for Māori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti) in the negotiation and drafting of numerous deeds of settlement with iwi. She acts for both government and private sector clients.
Charlotte also advises a number of community organisations.
"The Buddle Findlay property team know our business well. They are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They respond with timely advice and are easy to communicate with. The team has a lot of depth in experience."
Legal 500
"Buddle Findlay is ‘one of the most highly regarded real estate firms, with a team that is willing to advise on risks as well as legal matters’."
Legal 500
- Charlotte is listed as a 'leading partner' for real estate and construction by Legal 500, and a 'leading individual' for real estate by Chambers
- Trustee for St Mark's Church School, Ngaakau Tapatahi Trust and the Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation
- Member of the New Zealand Society of Construction Law and Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society
Work highlights
Advising numerous clients
on bespoke construction projects and documenting the same, including Department of Corrections, Electronet Services, Ministry of Social Development and Contact Energy
Acting for Contact Energy
to negotiate land rights for its suite of generation assets across New Zealand including land rights for pipeline and power cable corridors, and associated with wind farm developments
Advising China Forestry Group
on numerous land and forestry right acquisitions and associated forestry arrangements
Acting for the Department of Corrections
on the tendering and construction of numerous prison projects, including its Modular Build programme across New Zealand
Acting for Contact Energy and the Ministry of Tourism
to negotiate Public Works Act arrangements for East Taupo Arterial Highway
Advising Landcorp Farming/Pāmu
on numerous property transactions associated with its land portfolio including sale and purchase agreements of land and livestock, tenders, subdivisions and share-milking type arrangements