Trevor Wairepo

Background

Trevor helps businesses, boards and leadership teams solve legal, governance, risk and compliance challenges: from everyday issues to major, high-stakes transactions. With more than 20 years’ experience, he’s known for bringing clarity to complexity and for finding practical answers that work in the real world.

He’s worked in the London offices of leading global law firms, and as General Counsel and part of the executive team at two of the country’s biggest NZX-listed property companies. That blend of international experience and local know-how means Trevor combines sound legal judgment with practical business sense, helping clients navigate with confidence.

Trevor also offers GC-as-a-Service: bringing the insight of an experienced General Counsel, delivered flexibly to fit your needs without the cost and commitment of a full-time in-house role.

He’s from Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Huri, and believes good advice is as much about listening as it is about knowing the law.

Expertise

Commercial & Corporate

• Structure and set up businesses so they’re built for growth
• Create clear, practical commercial contracts that make it easy to work with suppliers and customers
• Guide financing and security arrangements so funding is in place when you need it
• Manage the legal process for business sales and purchases, from first talks to final deal
• Put in place shareholder and joint venture agreements that balance commercial goals with legal protection

Commercial Property & Development

• Advise on the legal aspects of buying and selling commercial property so there are no surprises later
• Prepare and negotiate development and construction agreements that keep projects moving
• Negotiate and advise on industrial, office and retail leasing to get terms that work for you
• Draft and review property and asset management agreements for smooth day-to-day operation

GC-as-a-Service

• Bring GC-level judgment to your business, exactly when you need it
• Guide major strategic decisions and organisational change with clear, practical advice
• Give boards and leadership teams the insight to make informed, timely choices

Governance & Risk

• Strengthen governance so boards can make informed and confident decisions
• Advise on strategic risk, compliance and insurance to protect your business
• Help your business plan for growth, transformation or crisis so you’re ready for what’s next