Simpson Grierson

Real estate

Partner

Nick specialises in commercial real estate, infrastructure, and local government law.

Nick advises on some of NZ’s largest infrastructure projects, acting for local authorities, CCOs and infrastructure providers, with a particular focus on Public Work Acquisition and climate adaptation and resilience. He also advises Public and Commercial clients in regards to the acquisition, disposal, development and leasing of land including in respect of easements, roading and reserves matters.  He has assisted clients with severe weather response including managing the Simpson Grierson team on large scale acquisition of Category 3 Properties and advising Local Authorities and CCOs on managed retreat.

Nick works closely alongside his clients, delivering clear and practical advice and enjoys helping his clients achieve.

In 2025 Nick was granted Crown Property accreditation by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) for the following categories:

Public Works Act - acquisition of, and compensation for, land; Public Works Act & Local Government Act - Roading actions; and Legalisation work - miscellaneous document preparation.

He has been a presenter for the Local Authority Property Association (LAPA) Conference since 2011 and regularly writes for Property Institute of NZ’s Property Professional magazine.

Nick sits on the Board of Trustees for Onehunga Primary School.

Recognition

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2026 Real Estate & Construction – Leading Lawyer

English

New Zealand Law Society - Property Law Section

BA LLB