Energy & Natural Resources - New Zealand
What the team is known for
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.
Strengths
"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."
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.
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."