Leading Associates

Projects and resources management (including environment) in New Zealand

Bell Gully

Well-regarded for its ability to marry ‘good attention-to-detail’ with a ‘pragmatic approach’, Bell Gully‘s national, multidisciplinary practice is well-positioned to act on all aspects of large-scale projects, including planning, consenting, procurement, contracting, project management and litigation. The team counts central and local government bodies, Māori tribal organisations and private sector clients among its roster. The team’s expertise spans the energy and natural resources, infrastructure, transport, tech and telecoms sectors, and is jointly steered by David Coull, Natasha Garvan and David Chisnall. In Wellington, Coull is a key port of call for a number of key industry players, and Chisnall is noted for his specialism in the structuring, procurement and delivery of large-scale construction and development projects. In the Auckland office, the ‘clever and dedicated’ Garvan is recommended for her environmental and resource management expertise. Consultant Simon Watt fields a stellar market reputation for his work on large public sector projects. Andrew Beatson retired from the firm in July 2022.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Coull; Natasha Garvan; David Chisnall


Autres avocats clés:

Simon Watt; Angela Harford; Scott Lochhead; Ian Becke; Toni Forrest; Rachael Brown


Les références

‘Bell Gully’s project team have a pragmatic approach to project development.’

‘Ian Becke is a trusted advisor to many leading project sponsors in New Zealand.’

‘Scott Lochhead is up and coming in the market and has a proactive, collaborative style which brings deals together quickly.’

Principaux clients

Let’s Get Wellington Moving


Te Tupu Ngātahi The Supporting Growth Alliance


Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency


Auckland Transport


Port Marlborough


Tainui Group Holdings


City Rail Link Limited


CentrePort


RiverLink Alliance


Wellington City Council


Precinct Properties


Tainui Group Holdings


Ngāi Tahu Property


RiverLink Alliance


Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment


New Zealand Infrastructure Commission – Te Waihanga


Ministry of Defence


Downer


PAG Real Estate


Tauranga City Council


Jadestone Energy


Barton NZ Limited / The Barton Group


Contact Energy Limited


Genesis Energy


Electricity Authority


First Gas Limited


Meridian Energy Limited


New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited


Ofer Group


Trans-Tasman Resources Limited


Transpower New Zealand


Wellington Electricity Lines Limited


City Rail Link Limited


Genesis Energy Limited


Meridian Energy Limited


Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited


Tainui Group Holdings


Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu


Te Tupu Ngātahi – The Supporting Growth Alliance


Transpower New Zealand Limited


Waikato-Tainui


Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment


Ministry of Defence


Ministry of Education


Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade


Ministry of Housing and Urban Development


Department of Corrections


Te Waihanga – The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission


Electricity Authority


Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology


Te Tupu Ngātahi – The Supporting Growth Alliance


Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu


Waka Kotahi – The New Zealand Transport Agency


Transpower New Zealand Limited


Wellington City Council


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Contact Energy on its joint venture with UK-based solar power developer Lightsource bp for the development of a series of grid-scale solar energy projects to generate up to 380,000 megawatt hours of energy by 2026 – enough to power 50,000 homes.
  • Advised Auckland Transport (AT) and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on Te Tupu Ngātahi (The Supporting Growth Alliance) – the largest professional services alliance in Australasia and the first in respect of establishing an interrelated transport network across Auckland to route protect the transportation network required to service the next 30 years of Auckland’s growth.
  • Acted for Let’s Get Wellington Moving (a partnership between Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa) on its a NZ$7.4bn transformational city-shaping programme for Wellington.

Buddle Findlay

Praised for its ‘depth of expertise’ and ‘excellent strategic advice’, Buddle Findlay boasts a stellar market reputation for its high-quality environment and resource management practice. With offices in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch, the team is noted for its expertise in Māori law, transport and water management, and regularly assists clients on large-scale infrastructure projects. The team is jointly led by the ‘excellent’ Jennifer Caldwell and Paul Beverley. Caldwell, lauded for her ‘exceptional leadership skills and strategic oversight’, has extensive experience as a strategic adviser and specialist litigator in the Environment Court and High Court, whilst Beverley is recommended for his expertise in Māori law. Key contact Peter Owles is well-regarded for his projects and infrastructure development work and senior associate Matthew Gribben is routinely involved in some of the firm’s largest infrastructure projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paul Beverley; Jennifer Caldwell


Autres avocats clés:

Peter Owles; David Allen; David Randal; Tom Bennett; Vanessa Evitt; Matthew Gribben


Les références

‘The team has a depth of expertise. They provide excellent strategic advice and have an excellent knowledge of our business. They raise potential issues and opportunities with us at an early stage.’

‘Jennifer Caldwell is an excellent critical thinker.’

‘Both Mathew Gribben and Vanessa Evitt stand out because they fit in seamlessly with the project team when called upon.’

Principaux clients

Auckland Light Rail


Let’s Get Wellington Moving


Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency


Electricity Authority


Transpower New Zealand


Contact Energy


Genesis Energy


Westpower


Ormat Technologies


Pioneer Energy


Petroleum Exploration and Production Association New Zealand


Z Energy


Manawa Energy Limited


Lightsource Development Services New Zealand Limited


Mercury


Meridian Energy Limited


Caltex Australia


Infratil


Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)


Drylandcarbon


Auckland Transport


Auckland Council


Western Bay of Plenty District Council


Tauranga City Council


Central Hawkes Bay District Council


Gisborne District Council


Whakatane District Council


Waikato Regional Council


Waikato District Council


Taupo District Council


Matamata-Piako District Council


Waitomo District Council


Horizons Regional Council


Tararua District Council


Horowhenua District Council


Greater Wellington Regional Council


Kapiti Coast District Council


Hutt City Council


Wellington City Council


Nelson City Council


Marlborough District Council


Hurunui District Council


Selwyn District Council


Waimakariri District Council


Mackenzie District Council


Christchurch City Council


Otago Regional Council


Manawatu District Council


Wellington Water


GMP Pharmaceuticals Limited and related companies


Miraka Limited


Nongfu Spring Co. Limited and its subsidiary Creswell NZ Limited


LPG Association


Central Plains Water


Environmental Protection Authority


Landcorp/Pamū


Tūpuna Maunga o Tamaki Makarau Authority


Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu


Waikato River Authority


Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities (Ministry of Housing)


Department of Corrections


Ministry of Education


Ministry of Primary Industries


Ministry for the Environment


Fulton Hogan Limited


Downer New Zealand Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport as legal participants in the Supporting Growth Alliance, a five-seven year programme of work to identify and obtain route protection approvals for new and upgraded transport networks throughout greater Auckland.
  • Acting for Auckland Light Rail Ltd (together with Simpson Grierson) on the detailed business case, consenting and property acquisition work for the Auckland Light Rail project from Auckland City through to Auckland International Airport.
  • Acting for the Let’s Get Wellington Moving partners on their proposed Transformational Programme, a generational transport initiative to shape Wellington, incorporating a new Mass Rapid Transit system, new tunnels, and other significant improvements to the urban state highway network.

Chapman Tripp

Chapman Tripp houses a ‘highly cross-functional and collaborative’ practice, noted for its experience in legislative and regulatory issues, and approval processes. The team has a diverse roster of blue-chip clients within the energy and natural resources space on its books, and the ability to handle large-scale infrastructure projects, as well as matters involving traditional and alternative project structures. The practice is spearheaded by Luke Hinchey, Paula Brosnahan , Mark Reese and Hamish Bolland. Hinchey leads the environment, planning and resource management practice, regularly acting on major urban development infrastructure projects. Brosnahan heads the infrastructure, construction and major projects practice alongside Reese, whilst Bolland leads the construction practice and is recommended for his experience on large-scale projects. Key contact Jo Appleyard continues to play a lead role in advising on the environmental and resource management aspects of natural resources, irrigation and infrastructure projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luke Hinchey; Paula Brosnahan; Mark Reese; Hamish Bolland


Autres avocats clés:

Jo Appleyard; Greg Wise; Hamish Bolland; Alana Lampitt; Lauren Curtayne; Kishan Gunatunga


Les références

‘The firm is highly cross-functional and collaborative. There are experts in energy, sustainability, projects, environmental permitting and resource management all readily accessible for complex engagements such as renewable energy projects. They come together in a way that is seamless for the client.’

‘Lauren Curtayne and Kishan Gunatunga are stand-outs from the energy side of the firm. They understand the energy landscape and key players in New Zealand extremely well. Their depth and breadth of knowledge makes them hard to beat on most energy engagements.’

‘Alana Lampitt is an expert in the sustainability and emissions trading space – quite likely one of the foremost experts in the country.’

Principaux clients

Auckland International Airport Limited


Christchurch International Airport Limited


Dairy Holdings Limited


Eastland Group Limited


Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited


Fotowatio Renewable Ventures B.V. (FRV)


Island Green Power


Lodestone


Mercury NZ Limited


New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited


New Zealand Steel Limited


NZ Clean Energy


Orion New Zealand Limited


Parliamentary Service


Ryman Healthcare Limited


Silver Fern Farms


Solomon Islands Electricity Authority


Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu


Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand


Transpower New Zealand Limited


Waikato Solar Farms


Waimakariri Irrigation Limited


Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency


Wellington City Council


Westpac New Zealand Limited


Woodside Energy Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Island Green Power on its fast-track referral and resource consent applications for solar developments in the Waikato District.
  • Acting for FRV, a leading utility-scale solar farms developer, asset owner and renewable energy platform, who has partnered with Genesis Energy in a joint venture to develop up to 500MW of solar projects mainly in the North Island of New Zealand over the next five years.
  • Acting on all of Te Whatu Ora’s major hospital developments, including its national pipeline of Acute Mental Health Facilities.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts

MinterEllisonRuddWatts draws considerable praise from clients, who turn to the team for its ‘very good knowledge, expertise and experience’ on the full spectrum of environmental and planning issues. The team acts for central and local government bodies, blue-chip principals and developers on large-scale and complex projects and disputes. Sarah Sinclair leads the infrastructure practice at the firm and is noted for her extensive experience acting for both government and private sector clients in matters involving large-scale, complex infrastructure. Bianca Tree heads the property and environment division and is recommended for her resource management and environmental law specialism. Specialist procurement and transactional construction practitioner Travis Tomlinson is routinely engaged by public and private sector clients on a host of complex and large-scale projects. Rachel Devine departed to private practice in July 2022.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sarah Sinclair; Bianca Tree


Autres avocats clés:

Steve Gallaugher; Travis Tomlinson; Scott Thompson


Les références

‘Very good depth and experience across the team that I worked with. They really know their practice areas very well which inspired confidence in us also.’

‘They have very good knowledge, expertise and experience and as a client this is comforting knowing that the advice has that backing.’

‘Minters have an excellent stable of partners and associates that have an excellent knowledge of our business over many years of providing advice on a wide range of commercial matters.’

Principaux clients

Auckland Council | Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau


Channel Infrastructure


Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua


Fisher & Paykel Healthcare


Fulton Hogan


Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga


Jacobs New Zealand


Kiwi Property Group


Mercury New Zealand


Metlifecare


Ministry for Primary Industries | Manatū Ahu Matua


Ministry for the Environment | Manatū Mō Te Taiao


Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga


Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture


Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka


Rau Paenga (formerly Ōtākaro)


Southern Cross Healthcare


Stride Property


Wellington Gateway Partnership


Z Energy


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the New Zealand Government on its comprehensive and transformational reform of the country’s resource management system. The work is planned over several years covering wthe policy development, drafting, and select committee stages of the various Bills.
  • Advising Ministry for Primary Industries on the delivery of the Plant Health and Environment Capability project. The largest biosecurity project to ever be delivered by the New Zealand Government.
  • Advising Southern Cross Healthcare on its request for a private plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan, and a concurrent resource consent application, to enable the expansion of Brightside Hospital.

Simpson Grierson

Simpson Grierson stands out as a ‘strong’ choice for its diverse range of clients, who turn to the team for its wide-ranging capabilities on all aspects of environmental law. The team regularly acts on large-scale water and wastewater projects. Urban development, energy and infrastructure issues are the flagship components of the team’s workload. The practice is jointly steered by Bill Loutit, Padraig McNamara and Matt Conway. From the Auckland office, Loutit specialises in litigation and alternative dispute resolution in the administrative law, environmental, resource management, and local government fields, whilst McNamara is a key port of call for councils and corporate clients on resource management and public body issues. Wellington-based Conway has been described as a ‘legal expert in the field of resource management’. Sarah Scott leads the firm’s South Island local government and environment group and is recommended for her focus on litigation, strategic planning and policy. Leading construction and major project specialist Michael Weatherall is also a name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Bill Loutit; Padraig McNamara; Matt Conway


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Scott; Bill Loutit; Michael Weatherall; Sam Hart


Les références

‘The practice has a strong resource management team.’

‘Matt Conway is an excellent advocate and legal expert in the field of resource management and has very good intuition and people relationship skills.’

‘The team has a South Island presence through Sarah Scott. It also has extensive council and infrastructure experience. The council experience is useful to bring a different perspective to how we should approach matters.’

Principaux clients

New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd


Hawke’s Bay Regional Council


Waikato Regional Council


Watercare Services Limited


Transpower New Zealand Limited


Taituarā


Southland District Council


Transpower


Auckland Transport


Auckland Light Rail Limited


Porirua City Council


Palmerston North City Council


Lomai Properties Limited


Queenstown Lake District Council


The Treasury


Beach Energy Limited


New Zealand Parliamentary Service


Taranaki Regional Council


Willis Bond & Company Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Auckland Transport and the Eastern Busway Alliance on resource consent applications, Notices of Requirements and the acquisition of land to enable the development of the Eastern Busway Project.
  • Advising Auckland Light Rail (ALR), we are joint legal advisors, together with Buddle Findlay, on the Auckland Light Rail project. This transformative public transport project will connect two major employment hubs – Auckland CBD and Auckland International Airport – and halve the travel time between them.
  • Acted for Lodestone Energy on the development of New Zealand’s largest ever solar project, which includes the creation of a series of utility-scale solar farms.

Dentons New Zealand

The environment and planning team at Dentons New Zealand is the premier choice for major clients, such as Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, KiwiRail, Wellington Water Limited and Airbnb. Lauded for its ‘very practical and pragmatic’ approach, the team regularly handles complex infrastructure development projects and is noted for its particular expertise in water infrastructure. The practice is jointly led by Wellington-based Nicky McIndoe and Auckland-based Christina Sheard. McIndore is sought after by clients for her focus on the Resource Management Act, heritage, conservation and public works, and local government legislation relevant to infrastructure. Sheard has expertise obtaining designations and alterations to designations for projects. Paul Buetow is a key port of call for government agencies, local authorities, large principals and contractors in the construction space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicky Mclndoe; Christina Sheard


Autres avocats clés:

Paul Buetow; Ezekiel Hudspith


Les références

‘Dentons projects and resource management practice approach is very practical and pragmatic. They are very willing to innovate on how work is resourced, e.g. in a scaleable or targeted way and linking or collaborating on resource management and property elements of projects.’

‘The individuals we work with at Dentons are very personable and easy to work with. They take a pragmatic and practical approach to delivery of the work for us and are solutions focused.’

‘Dentons’ core strength is taking the time to understand the needs of the client and providing fit for purpose legal advice and services. They are excellent collaborators and are able to engage confidently with the wide range of other technical experts involved in resource management and project development.’

Principaux clients

Airbnb Singapore Private Limited / Airbnb Australia Pty Limited


Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited


ContainerCo (NZL) Limited


Danone Nutricia New Zealand Limited


DB Breweries Limited


Fire and Emergency NZ


Hawke’s Bay Airport


Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga


iIowa Ltd


KiwiRail


Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment


Ngātiwai Trust Board


Oji Fibre Solutions


Te Rūnanga Ā Iwi Ō Ngāpuhi


Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira


Te Waihanga, NZ Infrastructure Commission


Transpower New Zealand Limited


Y’s Corporation Limited (Nishi Sake Selling Company, Japan)


Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency


Whanganui District Council


Wellington City Council


Wellington Water Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Instructed by Waka Kotahi on various issues related to Transmission Gully Project, including amendments to consents, compliance, and new consents required.
  • Advising Te Waihanga NZ Infrastructure Commission on the reforms to the Resource Management Act. We also assisted Wellington Water and KiwiRail with their submissions.
  • Advised first Wellington Water and then Wellington City Council on a proposed new Sludge Minimisation Facility to be located next to Wellington Airport.

DLA Piper New Zealand

Well-regarded for its ability to combine a ‘commercial approach’ with a ‘great depth of technical expertise and skill’, the team at DLA Piper New Zealand is well-positioned to act for clients on a broad-range of resource management, planning and environmental matters. A litany of government bodies and private companies turn to practice head Stephen Quinn for his expertise in resource management, and environmental and building law. The ‘outstanding’ Diana Hartley has broad experience across the myriad of sectors. Kerry Anderson is recommended for her experience in all aspects of environment and resource management law, having advised numerous local authorities, government, private and international clients. Special counsel Emma Manohar is also a key name in the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephen Quinn


Autres avocats clés:

Kerry Anderson; Diana Hartley; Anne Buchanan; Emma Manohar; Waldo Randell


Les références

‘Diana Hartley, Anne Buchanan and Waldo Randell are very responsive, organised and receptive to input and ideas from clients.’

‘Diana Hartley is an outstanding lawyer who really knows her stuff and is a very strategic thinker. She is very calm but confident and has led us to many good decisions from the court.’

‘I have worked with various lawyers at DLA for over 10 years on a large number of matters. As a client, I have been consistently impressed by their specialist knowledge, timely delivery of work, and pragmatic approach.’

Principaux clients

Auckland Council


Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust (MTT)


Greater Wellington Regional Council


Nelson City Council


Foodstuffs North Island Limited


Hutt City Council


Waikato Regional Council


Selwyn District Council


Millbrook Residents Association


Porirua City Council


Upper Hutt City Council


Wellington Water Limited


Waipā District Council


Tasman District Council


Wiri Oil Services Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a number of councils on their obligations to implement the intensification requirements arising from the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021.
  • Assisted in reviewing the Natural and Built Environment Bill and Spatial Planning Bill to determine areas of key concerns.
  • Leading an appeal to the Court of Appeal by Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust.

Russell McVeagh

‘Responsive, timely, reassuring and engaging’, the team at Russell McVeagh has demonstrable expertise advising on procurement, development, planning and environmental issues across a myriad of sectors and industries, including energy, transport, ports, utilities and telecoms. In Auckland, the ‘responsive’ Daniel Minhinnick leads the firm’s environment, planning and natural resources practice, and is noted for his experience in contentious and non-contentious matters therein. Environmental specialist Allison Arthur-Young focuses on development and large-scale infrastructure projects, whilst Simon Pilkinton is recommended for his experience in the water, wastewater, municipal waste and port sectors. The Wellington office is home to Mei Fern Johnson who is chiefly recognised for her advising on complex commercial contracting.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Minhinnick; Mei Fern Johnson


Autres avocats clés:

Allison Arthur-Young; Simon Pilkinton; Joe Windmeyer


Les références

‘It’s a pleasure working with the team at Russell McVeagh, they are always responsive, timely, reassuring and engaging. The work they undertake is always to the highest quality and makes doing my job so much easier.’

‘I work most closely with Daniel Minhinnick, he is always responsive making time for my queries especially if they are urgent, providing me with sound and quality advice. I so value the part he plays in making me successful in my role.’

‘They do a great job. They are very committed to getting the best for the client.’

Principaux clients

KiwiRail


Auckland International Airport


Woolworths


Stevenson Group


Ports of Auckland


Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated (ATRI)


Watercare


Infratec


Waste Management New Zealand (WMNZ)


Hutt City Council


Summerset Retirement Villages


Fonterra


WEL Networks


Spark


Mobil Oil New Zealand Ltd


Rotorua Airport


Invercargill Airport


Nelson Airport


Bunnings


Dow


Goodman


Tauranga Crossing


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised NZ Government on the establishment and roll out of satellite technology in conjunction with the Australian Government, unlocking more than $7.6bn in economic benefits for industries in both countries.
  • Advised QIC Private Capital on its acquisition of 50% of Vector Limited’s New Zealand and Australian metering business.
  • Advising Television New Zealand in relations to an appeal brought against the Broadcasting Standards Authority relating to the use of pixelated technology and images of individuals on news broadcasts in New Zealand. It is the first time this has been considered by the New Zealand courts.

Anderson Lloyd

Spread across the firm’s Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown offices, Anderson Lloyd's team is noted for its expertise in project management, energy, infrastructure, forestry and resource management matters, with a particular focus on the mining sector. The multidisciplinary team is jointly led by Anton Trixl, Geoff Busch and Maree Baker-Galloway. In the Auckland office, Trixl specialises in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, whilst Queenstown-based Baker-Galloway is noted for her expertise in freshwater management, marine issues, tourism development, urban development and natural resource use. Auckland-based Busch is recommended for his expertise in project, acquisition, corporate, structured and property finance transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anton Trixl; Geoff Busch; Maree Baker-Galloway


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Eveleigh; Ben Johnston


Principaux clients

Mercury NZ Limited


Manawa Energy Limited


Energy Bay Limited (trading as Solar Bay)


Ranui Generation Limited


Meridian Energy Limited


TiGA Minerals and Metals Limited (formerly Barrytown JV Limited)


HES Aotearoa Limited


Infrastructure Solutions New Zealand Limited


Hiringa Energy Limited


Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Oceana Gold on its Waihi North exploration programme which seeks to develop existing mines and infrastructure, as well as constructing a new underground mine to access the newly discovered Wharekirauponga ore deposit.
  • Acting for Mercury NZ on the development of its two-staged Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm development, a hundred million dollar wind farm project proposed for the Gore District.
  • Advising Solar Bay on the development and project financing of the Maungaturoto solar farm in Northland, New Zealand.

Tompkins Wake

The team at Tompkins Wake handles a range of mandates from rural infrastructure and development projects through to major city transport and wastewater projects and large-scale transactions. Based in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, the practice routinely acts for local authorities, corporate clients and agri-tech companies. The practice is steered by Theresa Le Bas who is noted for her expertise in resource management and local government matters. Hamilton-based Bridget Parham is recommended for her experience in advising on resource management, environmental and local government law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Theresa Le Bas


Autres avocats clés:

Bridget Parham


Principaux clients

Hamilton City Council


Otorohanga District Council


Waikato District Council


South Waikato District Council


Waipa District Council


Waitomo District Council


Matamata-Piako District Council


Waikato Regional Council


Rotorua Lakes District Council


Bay of Plenty Regional Council


Kaipara District Council


Tauranga City Council


Far North District Council


Co-Lab (Waikato Local Authority Shared Services)


Principaux dossiers


Wynn Williams

Wynn Williams houses a practice that is praised for its ‘depth of experience across a range of resource management subjects.’ The ‘professional, friendly' team regularly advises clients on issues associated with implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Practice head Lucy de Latour is noted for her skill in identifying and resolving key issues in contentious resource management matters, across a wide-range of sectors. The ‘very knowledgeable and responsive’ Mike Doesburg is an environmental and resource management specialist, with particular expertise in environmental litigation, resource consenting, district and regional planning, and compulsory acquisition processes. Philip Maw, described as, ‘excellent’, is a highly skilled advocate on contentious environmental law projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lucy de Latour


Autres avocats clés:

Philip Maw; Alice Balme; Mike Doesburg; Imogen Edwards; Michelle Mehlhopt


Les références

‘Wynn Williams has depth of experience across a range of resource management subjects. They are particularly good at thinking outside the box, and are always solutions focused within the law. I find Wynn Williams to be competitively priced and excellent at providing value add for our organisation.’

‘Philip Maw is excellent at thinking across issues and coming up with solutions, as is Michelle Melhopt.’

‘Experts in RMA law, always accessible and able to turn around complex work in tight timeframes while ensuring high quality advice. They understand my teams nuances and complexities and factor that into their advice.’

Principaux clients

Southland Regional Council


Northland Regional Council


Otago Regional Council


Canterbury Regional Council


Hawke’s Bay Regional Council


The Adare Company Limited


Queenstown Lakes District Council


Greater Wellington Regional Council


West Coast Regional Council


Reefville Properties Limited


Taranaki Regional Council


Principaux dossiers


Lane Neave

Lane Neave houses ‘a leading South Island resource management practice’, well-regarded for its ability to provide strategic advice and representation on complex projects. The team advises on mandates ranging from large-scale commercial, industrial and residential property development, to infrastructure projects and cultural, coastal, conservation and tourism issues. The team is spearheaded by Joshua Leckie who has extensive experience across a range of projects and resource management processes, regularly advising on the development of large-scale projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joshua Leckie


Autres avocats clés:

Katharine Hockly; Sarah Anderton


Les références

‘Very experienced in the area of mining in New Zealand and consenting mining projects.’

‘The access directly to partners is much valued.’

‘A deep practical understanding of our business, a good sense of humour meaning that even when the pressure is on we can still crack a joke or two.’

Principaux clients

Bathurst Resources Limited and BT Mining Limited


Woolworths New Zealand Limited


Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu


KiwiRail Holdings Limited


Cardrona Alpine Resort Limited


Remarkables Station Limited


University of Otago


Bluesky Pastures Limited


Shundi Queenstown Limited


Kapiti Retail Holdings Limited


Blackthorn Limited


Trojan Holdings Limited


Williams Corporation Limited


Joval Family Wines (NZ) Limited


Stewart Family Assets Limited


Wanaka A Trust


B Property Group Limited


NZ Ski Limited


100WPS Limited


Larksbay New Zealand Family Trust


Real Journeys Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Bathurst Coal Limited on the consenting of the closure of the Canterbury Coal Mine.
  • Acted University of Otago in relation to the successful grant of consent and development of their Hākitekura Project. Hākitekura is the redevelopment of gifted land into an academic retreat and conference facility in Jacks Point, Queenstown.
  • Advised and represented Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in the development of the Marlborough Environmental Plan.