Environment & Resource Management

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 practice is able to act on consenting strategy and associated litigation as well as regulatory compliance mandates, including enforcement and prosecutions. Notable clients include Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust and Foodstuffs North Island.

"The firm provides excellent advice on complex issues."

"They have a very good understanding of New Zealand environmental law and have very good project management skills."

"The team is always responsive and thinking about what we need to do to move forward."

DLA Piper New Zealand advised Auckland Council on judicial review proceedings challenging alleged decisions made by the Council and the other respondents in relation to the proposed location of the Drury West Train Station in Drury, South Auckland.

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.

Kerry Anderson has a wide-ranging practice advising government departments and local councils on resource consents, designations and contentious issues. "Kerry Anderson is excellent to deal with; she is reliable and always delivers."