Matt Winter



Partner


matt.winter@ah.co.nz

+64 3 964 5834

+64 27 333 7222

Christchurch

Matt is a property lawyer specialising in commercial and industrial property acquisition, and leasing and disposal. His key focus is in the transport/logistics and commercial office sectors. He handles transactions with a very pragmatic approach and approachable style, and has been practising since 2011. Matt provides property advice to a range of clients, from private individuals to local authorities, and listed companies. 

The core of his work involves assisting commercial and industrial property investors and developers with their investment, financing, and leasing transactions. He also has considerable experience in syndicated property acquisitions and the redevelopment and sale of cross-lease and unit title developments following the Canterbury earthquakes.

Matt is known as a pragmatic and considered lawyer who brings a very commercial approach to transactions. He provides a high level of service with a relaxed style, and values the opportunity to take stress and difficulty out of his clients’ transactions.


Key Transactions

Advised:

  • A property syndicator with respect to a purchase of a $60 million multi-building office complex containing 17 tenancies.
  • A major logistics operator on the purchase, development, leasing, and sale of its South Island logistics facilities.
  • A Christchurch based property developer on the acquisition, leasing, and sale of multiple commercial and industrial properties with a combined value of over $100 million in 2021.
  • Multiple clients on commercial and residential unit title developments throughout New Zealand.


Credentials

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), (First Class Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), University of Canterbury


Admission to the Bar

Dunedin, 2011


Matt lives in Christchurch with his wife and young daughter. When he gets the time he loves running on the Port Hills, tramping in the Southern Alps and spending time in the Marlborough Sounds.