Christine Cechova

Senior Associate at AlexanderDorrington Lawyers
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(386) 825-5501
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ
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Experience

    • New Zealand
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Associate
      • Jun 2018 - Present

      I'm part of the property team handling conveyencing, general property law, lots of unit titles work, subdivision, commercial property and general contract law.I've been involved in due diligence investigation for high value property acquisitions, purchase and sale of businesses, subdivision of small scale developments, unit title redevelopments, and large development funding projects.

    • Contracted as Legal Assistant
      • Feb 2017 - Present

    • Independent Legal Contractor
      • Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

      I am a New Zealand qualified solicitor with five years’ general legal experience, providing legal practice firms with reliable and efficient support as a legal contractor. I have a proven track record for being self-motivated, a team player and a hard worker. Provided technical support in the following areas:• Commercial Law – Drafting Shareholders Agreements, Terms and Conditions for Supply Agreements, Company Administration, Sale of Business and Share Sales• Trust Law – Set-up of Trusts, Trust Administration (Resolutions, Appointments, Retirements, Variations, Distributions, Memorandum of Wishes) • Conveyancing – Manage conveyance from start to finish including e-dealing• Wills and Estates – Drafting wills, Application for Probate and Letters of Administration

    • New Zealand
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contracted as Legal Assistant
      • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

      Worked with the Private Client Team Worked with the Private Client Team

    • Contracted as Legal Assistant
      • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

    • Self Employed
      • Jan 2011 - Mar 2015

      Self-employed property manager• Self-managed company’s administration (incorporation, drafting of resolutions, filing of annual returns)• Managed rental properties (managed the tenancy, building maintenance, attending tenancy tribunal mediations and hearings, managing earthquake repairs (liaising between Fletchers, EQC, private insurance companies, and builders) Self-employed property manager• Self-managed company’s administration (incorporation, drafting of resolutions, filing of annual returns)• Managed rental properties (managed the tenancy, building maintenance, attending tenancy tribunal mediations and hearings, managing earthquake repairs (liaising between Fletchers, EQC, private insurance companies, and builders)

    • Senior Solicitor
      • May 2006 - Apr 2010

      Engaged as a graduate, resigned after maternity leave as Senior SolicitorCommercial Lawo Drafting of major commercial documents (Licence to Access Site with Telecom; Supply Agreement with Wellington International Airport; Constitution for a specified entity pursuant to Securities Act (Real Property Developments) Exemption Notice 2007 and as required by subdivision consent issued by Hurunui District Council; Confidentiality Agreement with Canterbury Development Corporation)o Review and provision of advice on major commercial documents and transactions (Distribution Agreement with Australian, American and UK companies; Shareholder Agreements for large closely-held companies; and Special Terms of Contract for the Supply of Goods and Services at Wellington International Airport) o Managing companies – incorporating, drafting of resolutions, updating the companies register and filing annual returnsRelationship Property Advising on relationship property issues, drafting relationship property and separation agreementsTrust LawSet up of trusts and administration of trusts (drafting of resolutions, acknowledgement of debts and forgiveness of debts), including wills and memorandum of guidanceCrown Property Project management of Crown entity client and all their Crown property requirements (acquisition and disposal, subdivision, negotiation of leases and rent reviews, licensing and memorandum of agreements with other crown entities and local authorities together with the preparation of all legal and statutory documentation to give effect to all crown property transactions)Residential Conveyancingo Providing advice on the title, LIM and PIM, attending to disclosure of mortgage documents and preparing associated documentation related to e-dealingo Liaising with banks, clients, councils and other related parties associated with the conveyance

    • New Zealand
    • Law Practice
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Legal Secretary
      • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

    • Venues Administrator
      • Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

      Job Sharing Role - Venues Administrator – 20hrs/week while studying Communication Skills • Listens actively and constructively. • Presents information logically and coherently. • Maintains a constructive and open approach when dealing with difficult situations/parties. • Ability to present complex information in an easy to understand manner. • Confident with dealing with people over the phone, in person or through email. Time Management Skills • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. • Can identify key tasks and prioritise them accordingly ensuring deadlines are achieved and that queries are responded to accurately and within a timely manner. • Keep clients and colleagues informed about the progress of work. • Manage multiple tasks at once.

Education

  • University of Canterbury
    Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
    2000 - 2005
  • University of Canterbury
    Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Human Resources Development
    2000 - 2003

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