Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 2
Contact number
+64 9 379 4196About
Provided by Dentons New Zealand
Our Major Projects and Construction team is one of New Zealand’s largest and most specialised construction and infrastructure practices, and is involved in the most significant and most complex projects throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. With both front and back end construction expertise the team works collaboratively to find innovative solutions to complex problems for our clients that protect their commercial interests. They benefit from our in-depth knowledge in the following areas: Specialist expertise in advising on major construction contracts in transportation, horizontal infrastructure,, vertical construction and property development. Advise on all contract structures including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), Alliancing, Design and Construct (D&C) contracts, Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) contracts and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts. Wide experience in preparing bespoke contracts and advising on alternative forms of procurement. We have provided key advice for redrafting of New Zealand standard form contract documents NZS3910, NZS3916 and NZS3917. Significant strength in mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation. Significant involvement on matters across the South Pacific including Fiji, Solomon Islands, Palau, Marshall Islands. Our unique spread of key clients includes central and local government, domestic contractors, large international construction contractors and major consultants.
Chambers Review
Dentons New Zealand has a strong presence in front-end construction law, with a specialised infrastructure practice, as well as impressive litigation, adjudication and arbitration experience. The firm is noted for its experience handling contractual disputes arising from insolvency or allegations of fraud. The practice boasts an international reputation for its adept handling of matters arising out of property and transportation development contracts. The team acts for a broad client base of government bodies, contractors and international companies, such as Downer New Zealand, Ghella and CPB Contractors.
Work Highlights
- Dentons New Zealand acted for Calibre Consulting in court proceedings related to repair works that were carried out to the Pacific Tower following a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in Christchurch.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"There is assurance in knowing that, if needed, the local team can reach out to area specialists based in other areas of the business."
"We find that their field of view is wider than ours in terms of seeing all permutations of how a situation may unfold. This allows them to add value to our business by ensuring our strategy is robust."
"There is assurance in knowing that, if needed, the local team can reach out to area specialists based in other areas of the business."
"We find that their field of view is wider than ours in terms of seeing all permutations of how a situation may unfold. This allows them to add value to our business by ensuring our strategy is robust."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Buetow has a considerable reputation for his handling of construction disputes, including arbitrations, adjudications, mediations and litigation. He is also experienced in handling the front-end aspects of large infrastructure projects.
"He's our guy. Our approach and strategy are heavily influenced by his advice."
"Paul brings a wealth of construction experience to the table, with a focus on real-world solutions."
"Paul is reliable, knowledgeable and professional."
Stuart Robertson is well reputed for his handling of back-end construction matters.
"When we deal with Stuart, we feel that we are dealing with someone who really cares about the future and direction of our company."
Brendan Cash is based in Wellington, where he leads the firm's Major Projects and Construction team. He has notable expertise as a litigator, having represented clients before New Zealand's High Court and Supreme Court.
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