Environment & Resource Management
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : New Zealand
Band 2
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper New Zealand has a talented legal team that acts on a variety of resource management, planning and environmental matters. It has a substantial client base of public entities which it advises on local and national planning matters, including Auckland Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. The law firm is able to act on consenting strategy and associated litigation as well as regulatory compliance mandates, including enforcement and prosecutions.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted for Auckland Council on an Independent Hearing Panel process concerning amendments to the Auckland Unitary Plan to enable greater intensification in urban areas.
Strengths
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"DLA Piper always go the extra mile to provide us with legal input into all evidence, hearing processes and advice in general."
"They have a number of senior lawyers with experience across a range of matters, which means that they can assist with all legal advice and litigation."
"DLA Piper always go the extra mile to provide us with legal input into all evidence, hearing processes and advice in general."
"They have a number of senior lawyers with experience across a range of matters, which means that they can assist with all legal advice and litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Quinn is based in the Wellington office, where he advises public sector clients on a wide range of environment and planning approvals, and is particularly renowned for his resource management expertise.
"Stephen has added significant value to our projects through his experience and advice."
"We are very satisfied with Stephen's service."
Kerry Anderson has a wide-ranging practice advising government departments and local councils on resource consents, designations and contentious issues.
"Kerry is highly experienced, quick to understand the issue and responsive."
"Kerry is very clear with her advice and I trust her fully."
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