Senior Associate

Lesley Thomson

Lesley Thomson
Senior Associate
09 489 0711
PA: Amanda Speedy, 09 486 8384
Lesley is a highly experienced property lawyer who has an extensive breadth of knowledge and skills in both commercial and residential property matters.

Lesley’s property expertise includes the areas of acquisitions and disposals, subdivisions and leasing. Acting for both developers and purchasers, Lesley has significant experience in project development from inception to completion, including off the plan sales and purchases, project financing and Overseas Investment Office Exemption Certificate applications.

Prior to joining Simpson Western, Lesley spent six years as Head of Projects at a leading boutique commercial property law firm in Auckland’s CBD.  As well as bringing extensive knowledge in commercial and residential property transactions and developments, Lesley enjoys making a real difference to clients across all types of transactions.

 

My approach is to work collaboratively and pragmatically to ensure clients achieve their objectives in a time efficient manner.”

 

When not at work you will find Lesley walking the local beaches, at the gym, or at a local café enjoying a flat white.

  • Qualifications

    LLB, University of Auckland 2009

  • Professional Memberships

    Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

    Property Law Section of New Zealand Law Society (and current sub-committee member)

    The Law Association

    Property Council of New Zealand

    Auckland Women Lawyers Association

    New Zealand Law Society

Lesley Thomson
Senior Associate
09 489 0711
PA: Amanda Speedy, 09 486 8384

Areas of EXPERTISE

  • Commercial Property acquisitions and divestments
  • Subdivisions
  • Unit Titles
  • Large scale projects/developments
  • Off the plan sales and purchase
  • OIO applications for exemption for large developments
  • Due diligence
  • Commercial leasing
  • Residential conveyancing
  • Financing and refinancing