Leading property and building consultancy expands Halliwell's multidisciplinary APAC offering
NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 2026: Multidisciplinary forensic and technical consultancy Halliwell has further strengthened its presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the acquisition of Maynard Marks, one of New Zealand's leading property and building consultancies. The addition of Maynard Marks expands Halliwell APAC's existing suite of specialist services, supporting insurers, reinsurers, brokers, legal firms, property owners, and public sector organisations with risk determination through loss investigation, remediation, project delivery, and litigation support.
Founded in 2008, Maynard Marks brings a team of more than 60 specialists across the country including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, delivering a multidisciplinary combination of building surveying, structural engineering, architectural design, quantity surveying, project management, environmental and asbestos consulting services. The firm has established a strong reputation as a trusted advisor to commercial and residential property owners, insurers, councils, government agencies, infrastructure developers and contractors throughout New Zealand.
Maynard Marks' expertise spans the full building lifecycle, from new developments and redevelopments through to remediation, risk mitigation, building disputes, insurance assessment and the preservation of heritage buildings. The business combines deep technical expertise with a client-focused approach to help organisations understand, manage and resolve complex property and building-related risks.
Following the acquisition, Maynard Marks will continue to operate under the co-branded identity Maynard Marks, A Halliwell Company, led by current directors Stuart Wilson, Mark Powell, John Rennie and Daniel Kennett, with a view to transitioning fully to the Halliwell brand in due course.
The transaction continues a period of expansion for Halliwell in the APAC region, including the acquisitions of Quintons, ExcelPlas, IMPARTA Engineers, and du Chateau Chun as well as continued investment across the region. The addition of Maynard Marks significantly expands Halliwell’s presence in New Zealand and further strengthens the group's capabilities across building surveying, structural engineering, quantity surveying, project management and general property consultancy.
Stuart Wilson, Director of Maynard Marks, said: "Since founding Maynard Marks, we have built a business dedicated to helping clients navigate complex property and building challenges while contributing to safer, higher-quality and more sustainable built environments. Joining Halliwell represents an exciting next chapter for our team, providing access to broader regional resources and technical expertise while creating new opportunities for our people and clients."
Colin Taylor, Managing Director of Halliwell APAC, said: "The acquisition and partnership with Maynard Marks is a highly complementary addition to our growing multidisciplinary offering in the Asia Pacific region. Their strong reputation, depth of technical expertise and market-leading capabilities across the property and building sectors significantly strengthen our presence in New Zealand and enhance the services we can provide to clients throughout the region. We are delighted to welcome the entire Maynard Marks team to Halliwell."
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About Halliwell: Halliwell is a multidisciplinary technical and forensic consulting platform that works with insurers, reinsurers, brokers, legal firms, property owners and commercial organisations from risk determination through to loss investigation, restoration, remediation and litigation support.
About Maynard Marks: Maynard Marks is a New Zealand-wide property and building consultancy with offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and Christchurch. Founded in 2008, the firm provides building surveying, structural engineering, architectural design, quantity surveying, project management, environmental and asbestos consulting services to commercial and residential property owners, insurers, councils, government agencies, infrastructure developers and contractors. The company is a certified B Corporation committed to creating built environments where people and communities thrive.