Environment & Resource Management

Chapman Tripp is a highly respected full-service firm with an extensive blue-chip client base of leading domestic and international companies within the energy and natural resources market. The law firm boasts a national team with particular strength in Christchurch and Auckland, and has notable experience in key public sector infrastructure matters, advising government agencies on development projects. The practice's multidisciplinary offering includes advising energy companies on a range of matters including negotiating supply agreements, power purchase agreements and M&A transactions.

"Chapman Tripp gave us an excellent service. They were very responsive, very knowledgeable and very commercial."

"When important advice is urgent, we can rely on Chapman Tripp to be there, and that's worth a lot."

Chapman Tripp advised Christchurch International Airport on a proposed 150 MW solar farm on approximately 300 hectares of land adjacent to the airport.

Jo Appleyard is a partner in the Christchurch office, where she is renowned for her litigation skills, particularly in the area of climate change. She shows particularly high capability in the handling of consent applications for key infrastructure projects. "Jo has a strong command of environmental and resource management disciplines, seems to love a challenge and is most engaged when things get tough. Her advice is almost always spot-on."

Alana Lampitt is based at the firm's Auckland office and has established a solid reputation in resource management. She frequently advises on electricity generation projects, decarbonisation and New Zealand's climate change goals. "We received strong support from Alana on offshore wind legislation. She showed proactive thinking and good commercial awareness." "Alana Lampitt brings focus to the right areas, quietly deals with smaller issues and takes ownership and responsibility for the outcome, which instils a lot of confidence."

Lauren Curtayne leads the firm's energy sector team. She is a sought-after adviser on M&A, joint ventures and development of power projects, with particular expertise in renewables. "Lauren Curtayne is very clear and efficient, great at problem-solving and very understanding when working without the full set of information required." "Lauren's service is excellent, and she proactively manages our relationship and thinks about what might interest us in topical legal areas."