Partner, Christchurch
Board of Management
John Buchan
Contact DETAILS
- Christchurch office
- DDI +64 3 371 3504
- M +64 21 900 124
Profile
John specialises in corporate and commercial law and in particular, commercial property. He acts on a wide range of transactions including developments and subdivisions, construction, leases and financing and security arrangements, including work for various Canterbury territorial authorities, Christchurch International Airport Limited and various private developers. As part of his property expertise, John provided property and related advice to the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and now provides the same advice to Land Information New Zealand.
John also has expertise in local government, advising Christchurch City Council and other local authorities on various local government issues and transactions.
Having been an All Black and having played 100 games for Canterbury, John also has an interest in sports law.
"He is a seasoned and practical conveyancer and property lawyer."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2016
“They offer timely and practical advice in a professional manner and they are great at keeping the relationship healthy.”
Asialaw Profiles
Experience
Work highlights
Acted for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
in the acquisition of the residential red zone properties and the acquisition of the central city properties required for the anchor projects forming part of the Christchurch CBD rebuild
Advising Christchurch International Airport Limited
on its Dakota Park industrial development and leasing project
Acting for Richard Diver/Countrywide Property Trust
in the acquisition and development of a number of high profile commercial properties in the Christchurch CBD
Advisory and transactional work
for Christchurch City Council and Selwyn, Ashburton, Waimakariri and Hurunui District Councils
Providing extensive advice on statutory compliance issues
raised by the Public Works Act, Resource Management Act, Land Transport Act (and Regulations), Local Government Act, Commerce Act, and Overseas Investment Act
Negotiating and transacting various commercial contracts
including infrastructure construction agreements and construction contracts
Alternate contacts
Mark Odlin
Partner, Christchurch
Mark specialises in corporate and commercial law and advises on a range of financial, commercial and corporate law matters, including...
- DDI +64 3 371 3525
- M +64 21 753 769
Julia Gabrielle
Senior Associate, Christchurch
Julia specialises in general commercial and corporate law, banking and finance and commercial and residential property...
- DDI +64 3 371 3521
- M +64 27 683 4373
Blake Cescon
Special Counsel, Christchurch
Blake specialises in property, local government and banking law. He acts for various local authorities, central government, and a...
- DDI +64 3 371 3524
- M +64 21 245 7695