Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 2
Email address
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+64 4 471 8528About
Provided by Greenwood Roche
Our energy and resources practice was originally fossil-fuels-based, across the full spectrum from oil and gas to mining, including the ETS dimensions of the industry. Our practice is now almost entirely renewables-based and we are actively involved in wind, solar and water projects across the country.
Chambers Review
Greenwood Roche is well known for its work in the energy and electricity sectors, with considerable expertise in major urban development and infrastructure projects. It has a strong presence in Christchurch and Wellington, advising various government departments on plan reviews, change processes and consenting strategy. The practice also acts for forestry companies and landowners on wide-ranging resource management matters. Notable clients include New Zealand Aluminium Smelters, Zedex Gold and Transpower New Zealand.
Work Highlights
- Greenwood Roche advised Transpower New Zealand on a range of matters related to a new grid exit point within a switchyard being constructed at a new geothermal power station at Tauhara.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have very good knowledge of the energy industry as well as an understanding of key risk issues for our business."
"Response times are always prompt or within agreed timeframes."
"They have very good knowledge of the energy industry as well as an understanding of key risk issues for our business."
"Response times are always prompt or within agreed timeframes."
Notable Practitioners
Brigid McArthur is a partner in Greenwood Roche's Wellington office. She is highly regarded for her excellent track record handling regulatory and transactional matters across the oil and gas and electricity sectors.
"Brigid has been excellent to work with."
"She has excellent knowledge of the industry and our own business, which leads to a very high-quality provision of legal services provided."
Ranked Lawyers at
Greenwood Roche
New Zealand
Members
Provided by Greenwood Roche
Amy Rutherford
Head of Department
Francelle Lupis
Head of Department
Hadleigh Yonge
Rachel Murdoch
Ranui Calman
Vimal Nair