Justin Maloney
Senior Associate, Commercial Property Law
Auckland, NZ.About
Senior Associate in Commercial Property Law with a proven track record managing high-value property transactions and complex leasing portfolios. Leverages 15+ years of executive-level business management experience to deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice that consistently meets and exceeds client business objectives.
Work
Bell Gully
|Senior Associate
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Led high-value commercial property transactions and complex leasing portfolios, providing strategic legal counsel to NZX-listed funds and major corporate clients.
Highlights
Spearheaded the acquisition of a NZX-listed property funds portfolio, including 27 supermarkets (NZD $554M) and 2 shopping centers (NZD $455M), totaling nearly NZD $1 billion in assets.
Served as primary legal advisor to a major hotel brand, leading negotiations for COVID-19 MIQ facility agreements and managing complex hotel and management contracts.
Advised a leading transport logistics company on the sale and long-term leaseback of a purpose-built facility, including securing Overseas Investment Office consents and navigating contentious subdivision issues.
Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with NZX-listed property funds, becoming the primary contact for general leasing and new property transactions.
Provided leadership and mentorship to junior solicitors, fostering their professional development within the commercial property team.
Bell Gully
|Senior Solicitor
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Provided comprehensive legal advice on commercial property law, including acquisitions, disposals, and Overseas Investment Act compliance, for diverse commercial and private clients.
Highlights
Managed due diligence and contract negotiation for significant commercial property transactions, ensuring successful settlement for clients.
Advised overseas clients on compliance with the Overseas Investment Act 2015, preparing applications for consent and variations.
Provided legal counsel on general commercial matters, including service and supply contracts, debt recovery, and property management arrangements.
Bell Gully
|Solicitor
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Delivered foundational legal support across commercial property, specializing in leasing, acquisitions, and general commercial law for a varied client base.
Highlights
Advised landlords and tenants on a broad range of leasing matters, including negotiations, compliance, and enforcement of lease obligations.
Assisted with small-to-large scale commercial property acquisitions and disposals, from initial contract negotiation through to settlement.
Contributed to the firm's pro-bono program as a committee member, managing application assessment and approval.
Rakon Limited
|Marketing and Communications Manager
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Directed global marketing and communications strategy, leading a distributed team and playing a key role in a successful Initial Public Offering on the NZX.
Highlights
Led a team of marketing professionals across New Zealand and the United Kingdom, driving comprehensive internal and external communications strategies, including media and investor relations.
Managed large-scale project management, business analysis, and brand development initiatives, contributing to significant market growth.
Served on the executive management team, instrumental in completing a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the company on the NZX.
Rakon Limited
|Regional Sales Manager
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Managed regional sales operations and a globally distributed sales and support team across North America, Asia, and the Pacific, driving strategic account growth.
Highlights
Directed sales operations across North America, Asia, and the Pacific region, overseeing a globally distributed sales and support team.
Managed all strategic accounts and led major contract negotiations, securing new business development initiatives.
Implemented sales strategies that contributed to regional revenue growth and market penetration.
Rakon Limited
|Indirect Sales Manager
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Established and managed a robust network of regional distributors across Asia, Europe, and North America, fostering market expansion and sales growth.
Highlights
Successfully built and managed a network of regional distributors across three continents (Asia, Europe, North America), significantly expanding market reach.
Prepared and negotiated complex distribution and representation contracts, optimizing partnership terms.
Developed and implemented strategies to support indirect sales channels, driving consistent revenue streams.
Powerbox Pacific
|National Sales Manager
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Oversaw all New Zealand operations for an international power supply manufacturer, managing staff, marketing, sales, and strategic planning to drive business growth.
Highlights
Managed all New Zealand operations, encompassing staff, marketing, sales, strategic planning, business development, and distribution functions.
Developed and executed comprehensive sales and marketing strategies, contributing to market share growth for power supply products.
Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the New Zealand division.
Position Technology Inc
|Vice President Operations
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Co-founded Position Technology Incorporated, a joint venture that developed and brought to market innovative security access control systems, overseeing all operational aspects.
Highlights
Co-founded a joint venture (Position Technology Inc.) to develop and launch a new range of security access control systems.
Managed engineering, product testing, marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams, ensuring successful product development and market entry.
Provided expert advice and training to a global network of distributors, enhancing product adoption and market presence.
Microtech Industries Limited
|Operations Manager
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Managed manufacturing operations and new product development for an electronics company, delivering innovative security industry solutions in New Zealand.
Highlights
Directed manufacturing operations for a small electronics company, ensuring efficient production and quality control.
Led the development of new products specifically for the New Zealand security industry, expanding the company's offerings.
Implemented process improvements that optimized manufacturing workflows and reduced production costs.
Avnet Pacific Limited
|Sales Engineer and Customer Service
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Summary
Progressed through customer service and sales engineering roles at New Zealand's largest electronic components distributor, building strong client relationships and driving sales.
Highlights
Served as a Field Sales Engineer, providing technical expertise and sales support for electronic components to key clients.
Promoted to Customer Service Team Leader, managing a team and enhancing customer satisfaction and service delivery.
Developed deep product knowledge and strong client relationships, contributing to sales growth for New Zealand's largest electronic components distributor.
Volunteer
Unitec Advisory Board (Management & Marketing department)
|Board Member
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Summary
Served as a board member for the Management & Marketing department advisory board.
Highlights
Provided strategic guidance and industry insights to shape curriculum and departmental initiatives.
Electronic Exporters Association
|Board Member
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Summary
Contributed to the strategic direction of the Electronic Exporters Association.
Highlights
Supported initiatives to promote and develop New Zealand's electronic export industry.
Education
AUT University
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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Law
Grade: First Class Honours
Auckland Institute of Technology
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New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Level 4
Electronics
Awards
First Class Honours
Awarded By
AUT University
Recognized for achieving the highest academic results in the graduating year for LLB (Hons).
Valedictorian (Business and Law faculties)
Awarded By
AUT University
Nominated to represent the student body as valedictorian for the full Business and Law faculties.
Emerging Leader & Representative for AUT Law School (Sir Peter Blake Leadership Week)
Awarded By
AUT University Faculty
Appointed by faculty as an emerging leader and representative for AUT Law School.
Negotiation Competition Winner
Awarded By
AUT University
Won the annual negotiation competition.
Client Interviewing Competition Winner
Awarded By
AUT University
Won the annual client interviewing competition.
Certificates
Practising Certificate (Barrister & Solicitor)
Issued By
New Zealand Law Society
Skills
Legal Expertise
Commercial Property Law, Leasing, Acquisitions & Disposals, Overseas Investment Act (OIA) Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Property Development, Debt Recovery, Shared Ownership, Privacy Law, Intellectual Property Law, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Counsel, Litigation Support.
Business Management & Strategy
Strategic Planning, Business Development, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, P&L Management, IPO Process, Executive Leadership, Business Analysis, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Team Leadership.
Marketing & Communications
Brand Management, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Media Communications, Event Management, Digital Marketing.
Sales & Distribution
Regional Sales Management, Indirect Sales, Distributor Network Management, Strategic Account Management, Technical Sales, Customer Service Leadership.
Training & Mentorship
Junior Solicitor Training, Mentoring, Peer Support, Professional Development.
Pro-Bono & Community Engagement
Pro-Bono Program Management, Community Leadership, Advisory Board Participation.