Construction

Anthony Harper has a respected construction practice with good bench strength and the ability to handle matters relating to the full scope of construction-related contracts. The firm is well regarded for its handling of front-end matters, including advice on risk, tenders and procurement. The team is also noted for its experience handling contractor and subcontractor disputes, and is active on transport and social infrastructure projects, amongst others. The practice advises a variety of clients, including contractors and property companies such as Oceania Healthcare, Southbase Construction, and Templeton.

"They understand the commercial drivers for our business and have tailored their advice to the outcomes we are looking for."

"They are always looking for solutions and ways to make the commercial reality legally sound."

Anthony Harper advised KiwiRail on all aspects of the upgrades of the Port Terminals at Wellington and Picton.

Edward Dunphy is based in Anthony Harper's Auckland office, where he is particularly noted for his front-end advice on infrastructure and real estate developments. "Ed is awesome. He is my go-to person for construction. He's such a great person to deal with as he always gets the job done. I trust him to understand our needs as an organisation." "Ed Dunphy is a very reliable, experienced construction law partner."

Karen Kemp is primarily a commercial litigator based in Auckland. She has particular expertise handling disputes in the construction and projects spheres. "Karen is more like a colleague than an external lawyer. She's always available and really respects boundaries."