John Scott
LLBPartner
- Commercial
- Property
- Sharon Miln
- Legal Assistant
- T: +64 27 202 9300
- E: sharon.miln@tp.co.nz
- Commercial Property
- Business Sale & Purchases
- Shareholder Agreements
- Commercial Contracts
- Primary Sector
- Property Development
John is a Partner in the Hawke’s Bay region, advising clients on a broad range of commercial, property and private client matters. He works with property developers, commercial and residential landlords, businesses and families. Having grown up in Hawke’s Bay, John has a strong understanding of the region’s economy, key industries and wider community, and is known for providing clear, commercially focused and pragmatic advice.
He advises on commercial property matters including leasing, portfolio management, acquisitions, disposals and development projects. John also assists clients with business sales and purchases, share sales and acquisitions, commercial contracts and shareholder arrangements.
John’s earlier litigation experience gives him a strong risk perspective. He identifies potential issues early and helps clients avoid disputes where possible or manage them effectively when they arise.
He has a particular interest in helping clients put in place the right structures to support their long-term goals, including succession planning for privately held companies, family farms and orchards.
John’s local knowledge, combined with more than eight years’ experience at a prominent international law firm in London, means he provides advice that is commercially sophisticated while remaining grounded in the realities of doing business in the region.