Nicholas Wells

Nick consults as part of our Māori Legal Group, Te Waka Ture, specialising in commercial legal advice to iwi and Māori organisations, he provides guidance on post-Treaty settlement transactions, joint ventures and collective iwi arrangements. He is a leading expert on corporate structuring for Māori, private equity, businesses and charities.

Nick was the independent expert to the Parliamentary Select Committee on the Limited Partnership legislation, one of the most significant structuring initiatives for Māori, charities and corporate activity in recent times.

An Adjunct Professor at The University of Auckland Law School, Nick is responsible for the iwi governance courses at undergraduate and masters levels. He is also a contributing author to the Laws of New Zealand and co-author of Wells’ Limited Partnership Handbook, both published by LexisNexis.

Nick led the firm as Hoa Rangapū Whakarae (Chief Executive Partner) from July 2016 to January 2021.

Education

IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs Executive MBA with honours 2002 – 2005

Victoria University of Wellington BCA (hons) yFinance 1993 – 1994

University of Canterbury LLB/Bcom Law and finance 1987 – 1991

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Te Rōnakitanga ki Te Reo Kairangi (Intermediate Immersion) Te Reo Māori 2021 – 2021