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      <image:caption>Batchelor*Smith is a specialist Unit Titles and Body Corporate law firm serving clients throughout New Zealand from offices in Auckland and Queenstown. We advise on the full spectrum of Body Corporate and Unit Titles matters, combining specialist legal expertise with practical commercial insight. Whether resolving disputes, navigating complex governance issues, managing major remediation projects or protecting our clients' interests in litigation, our focus is on delivering clear advice, strategic solutions and exceptional outcomes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Collective ownership requires a different kind of legal advice. Body Corporate and Unit Titles matters sit at the intersection of property, governance, construction and commercial law. The decisions made today can have significant financial and practical consequences for years to come. We provide strategic, tailored advice grounded in deep specialist expertise and commercial reality. From governance and operational matters through to major disputes and remediation projects, we help our clients navigate complexity with confidence and achieve practical, enduring outcomes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Body Corporate governance is no longer a simple administrative exercise. Modern developments face increasingly complex legal, financial and operational challenges, often involving significant sums of money and competing owner interests. The right advice at the right time can prevent disputes, avoid costly mistakes and provide a clear path forward. Whether advising on governance, major projects, remediation works, disputes or strategic decision-making, we help our clients make informed decisions with confidence. Because in collective ownership, getting it right matters.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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