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Land Development

We can advise on all aspects of land acquisition, development and sale and have the depth of local knowledge and resources to cope with the demands of large-scale projects and our established relationships with other professionals, local authorities and local iwi and hapu are invaluable to ensure the smooth running of any development.

What We Do

Subdivisions

Resource consents

Building Act

Land Drainage

Judicial Review


Water Rights

Conservation Act/Reserves Act

Coastal and Harbour Issues

Roads

Charles Wilkinson

Director

Tim Coleman

Director

Scott Grieve

Director

Scott Chamberlain

Director

Adam Thame

Director

Stephanie George

Director

Ciaran King

Associate

Andrew Bright

Associate

Bayley Roylance

Associate

Charles Wilkinson

DIRECTOR | charlesw@connectlegal.co.nz

A Taranaki boy born and bred, Charles is coming up to 40 years practising law and still gets a huge buzz out of helping clients. He’s a problem solver so helping people with issues such as structuring and finance, commercial and residential property transactions, business acquisitions and mergers, estate planning, trust law and relationship property is what he does best

Charles loves getting out into the community. As Chair of the WOMAD NZ Charitable Trust, the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust, and Taranaki Gardens Festival Trust he gets to be involved with some of Taranaki and New Zealand’s biggest festivals and events and help make the place we live an even better one. Charles also loves being in the outdoors in the garden and whenever he can, heading off on fishing charters throughout New Zealand with a group of likeminded mates.

Tim Coleman

DIRECTOR | timc@connectlegal.co.nz

Tim grew up in New Plymouth and attended Spotswood College before heading to Otago University to complete a degree in law and a science degree in physiology and psychology. 

Tim works with a number of Taranaki’s leading businesses in the areas of contracts, acquisitions, corporate structures and finance. Tim also has an extensive property law practice including house sales and purchases, landlord and tenant issues, land subdivision and property development. Tim is also highly regarded in the areas of trust law, wills and estate administration. 

Giving back to the community is important to Tim. Throughout his entire career he has been an active and committed volunteer for many organisations including: Hospice Taranaki, Spotswood College Alumni Trustee, FC Western Football Club, Shorinji Kempo Martial Arts, New Plymouth Golf Club, Central Primary School, as well as a range of pro bono work as a solicitor for many community organisations.  In 2019 Tim received a New Zealander of the Year Local Hero Award for his years of service to the Taranaki community.

Outside of the law and his extensive community work, Tim enjoys many sports and outdoor activities.

Scott Grieve

DIRECTOR | scottg@connectlegal.co.nz

Having grown up on a small farm in Te Awamutu, Scott has always enjoyed rural provincial New Zealand. After attending Southwell School, Hamilton and Kings College, Auckland – where he excelled in sports (captaining the First IV and rowing in the First VIII) – he attended Canterbury University graduating with a BA (History) LLB in 1996. Scott completed a Certificate of Proficiency in Environmental Law, Masters Level, Auckland University while working as a lawyer for the Northland Conservancy, Department of Conservation.

Scott enjoys working with clients from all walks of life and always strives to get the best results he can for them. He mostly practices commercial/property law and environmental/resource management law – and is proud to provide services for all his clients, including Taranaki Cricket Association Incorporated and the Taranaki Rugby Football Union (TRFU).

Still a keen sportsman, he enjoys the outdoors and all that Taranaki and New Zealand have to offer – such as diving, fishing, skiing, surfing, mountain biking and tramping. Scott enjoys spending time with friends and family. Being married with three children he is passionate about New Zealand’s future and the environment, people, communities, and future generations of this country.

Scott Chamberlain

DIRECTOR | scottc@connectlegal.co.nz

Scott comes from Christchurch, via Wellington where he started his legal practice in a corporate firm. Scott moved to New Plymouth in 2009 and enjoys the lifestyle Taranaki has to offer. He climbs mountains and is involved in alpine rescue, he rides mountain bikes and is still chasing the 20lb snapper.

General commercial advice, contracting, acquisitions, business financing and securities, business purchases, sales and asset planning are his areas of expertise. As someone who thrives on solving problems and working through complex situations, Scott get a lot of enjoyment out of grappling with clients’ worries and turning them into positive results.

Scott also assists clients with all their property needs from buying and selling residential property, to the other end of the spectrum dealing with large commercial property transactions, leasing, syndication structures and commercial property portfolio management.

Adam Thame

DIRECTOR | adamt@connectlegal.co.nz

Having grown up in Oakura and raised on a beach and surfing diet, it was only natural for Adam to return to Taranaki following completion of his law degree at Waikato University in 2009.

Adam practices as a general commercial lawyer with his focus areas being, rural, residential and commercial conveyancing, sale and purchase of business, financing, trusts and estate planning.

Outside of work Adam still tries to hit the waves while juggling the demands of a young family.

Stephanie George

DIRECTOR | stephanieg@connectlegal.co.nz

After five years at Otago University as well as undertaking a successful volunteer programme at the Community Law Centre, Stephanie is excited to be back in New Plymouth.

As a friendly and relaxed professional Stephanie enjoys building relationships with clients and guiding them through any unfamiliar territory. Working in the commercial and property team Stephanie is able to assist with a range of matters including commercial and residential property transactions, leases, refinancing, estate planning and trust law. 

Outside of work you can find Stephanie making the most of the Taranaki coastline, socialising with friends and family and attempting the occasional run. 

Ciaran King

ASSOCIATE | ciarank@connectlegal.co.nz

Born and raised in Taranaki, Ciaran was pleased to return to New Plymouth after completing his legal studies in Wellington. 

Ciaran’s practice is focused on property and commercial matters and enjoys working with clients on a range of property and commercial transactions including sale and purchase of residential or commercial property, buying or selling businesses, leases and refinancing as well as assisting clients with wills, enduring powers of attorney, trusts and estates.

When he is not in the office Ciaran devotes a lot of time to his sporting pursuits playing both hockey and golf. On top of playing he gives his time to coaching hockey at Francis Douglas Memorial College and his club Northern United where he is also the Chair. Ciaran enjoys the comradery and social side of team sports as much as the competition and when he is away from the field or fairway Ciaran enjoys sharing a nice wine or a cold beer with family and friends.

Andrew Bright

ASSOCIATE | andrewb@connectlegal.co.nz

After being admitted to the bar in Wellington in 2018 and studying at the University of Waikato for four years, Andrew was excited to move to New Plymouth to grow his career. Taranaki and being close to the coast reminds Andrew of Gisborne, where Andrew was born and raised.

Andrew is continually exceeding client expectations, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services to all of his clients. His clients’ first approach reflects the corporate ethos of the company. Working in the commercial and property team Andrew is able to assist with a range of matters including commercial and residential property transactions, leases, refinancing, estate planning, trust law, wills and EPA and advising on company matters, joint ventures, partnership structures and terms of trade.

Andrew has a young family and believes New Plymouth is a great place to raise his family. He also enjoys exploring Taranaki with them and finds the region offers such an abundance of leisure and lifestyle adventures. Andrew is a member of the Citizens Advice Bureau and the Frankley Social Fundraising Committee.

Bayley Roylance

ASSOCIATE | bayleyr@connectlegal.co.nz

After four years working as a Research Assistant and Chief District Court Judge’s Clerk in Wellington, Bayley returned home to the Taranaki region in 2018.

Bayley works alongside both Scott Grieve and the family law team. This means she can advise on commercial and property matters as well as family matters. Bayley is able to draw on her knowledge of other areas of law to take a holistic approach if needed and can offer a wide range of support to her clients.

Being back in New Plymouth has given Bayley the opportunity to work professionally in a region that is connected to her roots. She has been able to re-engage with the local theatre community and undertake her studies in te Reo Māori in a local context. Most recently, Bayley was appointed a trustee board member of the Taranaki Kiwi Trust and is supporting the trust in its mission to help the Taranaki kiwi population go “from rare to everywhere”, improving our local environment.

Address

Powderham Chambers
136-138 Powderham Street
New Plymouth

Contact

info@connectlegal.co.nz
06 769 8080
0800 733 837
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