Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 1
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Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Our Construction team has the largest offering in New Zealand, and we are involved in all aspects of significant construction projects across the country. Our expertise spans front and back end construction matters, meaning we are uniquely placed to provide continuum of service from project inception to completion and beyond.
We can help you with all aspects of commercial building projects, infrastructure projects, government and local government projects, international projects and construction related disputes. You will also benefit from our regular industry updates and seminar schedule, ensuring you are at the forefront of what’s going on in the New Zealand construction sector.
- Advising Department of Internal Affairs on the reform of the three waters sector. This is a large-scale and complex project that will be transformational for local government and the infrastructure sector in New Zealand.
- Advising Rau Paenga on all aspects of its NZD1 billion Canterbury Earthquake rebuild ‘Anchor Projects’. This has included the Metro Sports Facility, the Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the public realm and infrastructure projects.
- Advising Wellington Gateway Partnership, the PPP contractor, on all aspects of the 27km, NZD1billion Transmission Gully motorway, a key component of the Wellington Northern Corridor Road of National Significance.
Chambers Review
MinterEllison possesses a focused specialist construction department with a deep bench of practitioners who provide a comprehensive service on all aspects of front and back-end construction issues. The firm boasts a skilled offering for large and complex construction projects, which acts on commercial property developments, housing and large transport infrastructure projects. The practice's key clients include Metlifecare, Kiwi Property Group and Ōtākaro Limited.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllison acted for Te Manatū Waka, Ministry of Transport on the Auckland Light Rail (ALR) project. The firm's role has included advising on governance agreements, funding contracts, environmental, planning and commercial advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I respect their advice and market-wide knowledge. They have the ability to translate this to our situations."
"The disputes and claims they are supporting us with are complex but the team are all over the technical details of the issues."
"They are always able to draw on experts to give me complete advice, even when the topics change considerably."
"I respect their advice and market-wide knowledge. They have the ability to translate this to our situations."
"The disputes and claims they are supporting us with are complex but the team are all over the technical details of the issues."
"They are always able to draw on experts to give me complete advice, even when the topics change considerably."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Crosbie is a partner in MinterEllisonRuddWatts' Auckland office, where he is highly regarded for advising on construction contracts for large commercial property developments, particularly within the retail, hospitality and health sectors.
"Mark is probably the best and most informed construction lawyer in Auckland."
"The way Mark Crosbie understands us and our business is as well as if he was sitting in our own office."
Sarah Sinclair is chair of MinterEllisonRuddWatts and highly reputed in the market for advising governmental clients on major infrastructure projects.
"Sarah is fantastic to work with! She is a huge comfort when we are working through challenging and complex issues. She has an very approachable manner, is inclusive of everyone, and is a great listener."
"The value that Sarah added to our project has been significant. My team highly value her input - not just her legal advice but also in the broader strategic role she has played."
Stephen Price is widely considered to be one of the leaders in the construction disputes market.
"Stephen is a very experienced and clever litigator in the construction area. One of the best in the field."
"He provides that very strong understanding and has the ability to guide us so we understand options fully."
Janine Stewart is particularly well regarded for her construction disputes practice.
"Janine is very knowledgeable and responsive. She's great to work with."
"Janine is a very capable senior partner, easy to work and deal with and a leader in her field. "
"Janine is experienced and clever, strategic and hard-working."
Ranked Lawyers at
MinterEllisonRuddWatts
New Zealand
Members
Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Clients
Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
AECOM
Auckland Council
Kiwi Property
Metlifecare
Ministry of Transport
Mitsubishi Motors
Ports of Auckland
Stride Property
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