Bell Gully is New Zealand's leading law firm for advice on overseas investment, including the foreign direct investment regime. Our clients benefit from our unparalleled expertise, derived from the volume and scale of the transactions we are involved in. Our team has broad reach across all sectors and a strong relationship with the Overseas Investment Office, New Zealand's foreign direct investment regulator.
New Zealand regulations and approach to investment from international organisations can be the difference in whether or not an investment takes place or is viable. Our partners and special counsel have been members of the OIO's various reference groups since they were initiated by the OIO some years ago. These groups put Bell Gully at the forefront of OIO advice and any issues that may arise, the current policies and enforcement approach of those policies, by the Overseas Investment Office and other regulators.
Our team works seamlessly with colleagues across the firm to ensure clients receive the best advice at every stage of a proposed investment. We act for a wide range of international clients seeking to invest in, or expand, their presence in New Zealand. We also regularly advise private clients, who wish to acquire real estate in New Zealand, and on applications for New Zealand permanent residency.
Our team has expertise advising across a broad range of sectors, including agriculture, commercial property, energy, forestry, retail, tourism and the wine industry.
