Williamena Sim

Director

C & C Legal

Williamena is a specialist commercial property lawyer with an impressive track record spanning over 24 plus years. Having worked over 20 years as a trusted advisor in a prominent global law firm and subsequently honing her expertise in a boutique commercial property practice, she brings a wealth of experience to the table.

Her proficiency covers the entire spectrum of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions and disposals of property. Williamena specialises in property development projects, and complex large-scale subdivisions, including unit title developments.

Williamena Sim

Her skills extend to design-build leasing, conducting vendor and purchaser due diligence investigations, and providing strategic advice to clients for effective portfolio management of their commercial properties. Whether working with international and national commercial sector clients, or private individuals, Williamena seeks to provide practical and commercial advice. Her clients have included entities listed on the New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges, developers, landlords and tenants. She has also advised on projects including shopping centre and supermarket developments for the largest supermarket operator in NZ; office and industrial building developments, and residential property developments for a NZX-listed residential property developer.

CREDENTIALS

  • Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts (conjoint), University of Auckland, 1993
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland, 1996

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Providing quick and pragmatic advice to the legal and property asset management team for the largest supermarket operator in New Zealand in respect of its property portfolio.
  • Advising and negotiating design and build leasing of industrial property for a prestige car brand.
  • Implementation of large scale residential land development projects in New Zealand, including negotiating section 17 Public Works Act agreement in respect of land taken for the widening of an Auckland motorway for publicly listed company in New Zealand.
  • Redevelopment projects including land covenants and easement rearrangements for shopping centres in the North Island.
  • Negotiating the sale and purchase of rest home businesses and properties.