A good lawyer is worth their weight in gold

16 Jul

Recently I was in Christchurch meeting with legal and real estate teams for two Central Otago subdivision projects Atlas Capital is currently mandated on - total value: $25 million.

One of those is the Clyde project with the Hawkes team.

Big potential, but with projects like this, how you structure things upfront makes all the difference.

That’s where a great legal mind comes in.

We had a strategic session with Canterbury Legal around shareholding and directorships - the kind of stuff that can feel like fine print, but it’s actually the foundation.

I also had the chance to sit down with Callum McPetrie for some timely advice.

Sharp, clear, and practical - just what you want in a lawyer.
In property, the right advice at the right time doesn’t just save you pain - it shapes your success.

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