Dong-on Lee

Dong-on was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 2005 and has been a valued member of McVeagh Fleming since 2007. With a focus on commercial law and property matters, Dong-on brings extensive expertise across banking and finance, corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and large-scale property transactions. Known for his practical approach and ability to navigate complex deals, he supports a wide range of clients - from property developers and Māori trusts to incorporated societies and national franchises - helping them achieve strategic outcomes.

Dong-on is fluent in Korean and is able to assist clients who prefer to communicate in their native language. You can visit our Korean page to learn more about McVeagh Fleming and how we can support you in Korean.

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Business

Property

Banking and Finance

Auckland Grammar School 1999

LLB, University of Auckland 2005

BCom (Economics and Finance), University of Auckland 2005

• Providing legal guidance to a property development company on the process of acquiring and dividing 250 hectares of land in multiple stages, and assisting in the sale of the subdivided sections, including negotiations for land swaps, design and build agreements, leases, and water supply agreements.
• Representing a Maori Trust in the sale and leasing of 630 hectares of dairy farms, and helping to establish a limited liability partnership to manage the operations of the farms.
• Regularly offering legal advice to a variety of incorporated societies and charitable trusts.
• Acting as legal counsel for a regional cake company, drafting master franchise agreements, and advising on individual franchise agreements with franchisees.
• Representing the loan department of an insurance company, issuing loan instructions and documents.
• Acting as legal counsel for a leading New Zealand bank, processing instructions received by the firm as a member of its business banking panel.

Outside of work, Dong-on enjoys planning travel adventures, discovering New Zealand’s wine regions, and spending time with friends, whether that means board games, trout fishing, or tackling new challenges. To balance it all, he fits in a run whenever he can.