Alex Elder | Tauranga Property & Commercial Law Associate

Qualifications

LLB, University of Otago 2015
BCom (Major: Accounting; Minor: Marketing), University of Otago 2015
Institute of Professional Legal Studies 2015
Admitted to the Bar in New Zealand 2016

Alex joined Holland Beckett Law in 2016 and is now an associate working in the commercial and property team.

Alex specialises in a wide range of commercial and property law matters, including:

Business sale and purchase transactions
Residential, rural and commercial property conveyancing
Commercial contracts
Trusts
Financing arrangements
Leasing

Alex prides himself on being able to provide pragmatic advice in a timely manner to his diverse client base which is made up of individuals, trusts and companies.

Community

Alex has been a trustee of the Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust since 2018 and a trustee of the Te Aranui Youth Trust since 2021.
Alex has also volunteered at the Baywide Community Law Centre and has assisted with the establishment and ongoing administration of various charities throughout Tauranga.

Articles:

21 Jun 2016 Alex Elder

Property Law

Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill comes into force on 1 July 2016 imposing new obligations on residential landlords in relation to insulation.

05 Feb 2016 Alex Elder

Property Law

Agreements for sale and purchase: Covering your bases when buying and selling

Buying and selling, in principle, is quite a straightforward matter. The standard form Auckland District Law Society agreement which has been evolving over many years (assisted by interpretation in the Courts) provides additional support and certainty on most issues. However, any transaction still requires individual careful thought.