About
Provided by Russell McVeagh
Our Construction practice has a well-established reputation in vertical construction, concentrated around institutional real estate clients and major infrastructure assets. We help clients with projects from start to finish, whether they are looking to raise finance for a property acquisition, or are involved in the construction of a major infrastructure project – we have the right expertise for all property and construction related matters.
We act for large developers and contractors, as well as being appointed by receivers and liquidators to provide advice arising from high-profile construction sector insolvencies. Providing strategic and legal advice, we act on the disputes arising, whether in arbitration, adjudication or other dispute resolution processes under the contract.
Our team offers in-depth knowledge of national and international standard contractual forms, quality advice on relevant legislation such as the Construction Contracts Act, experience of current market practice, and comprehensive construction and projects dispute management.
Our team is best known for:
· providing strategic advice;
· our in-depth knowledge of the market, standard industry documentation, relevant legislation;
· delivering results which achieve our clients' commercial objectives;
· acting in complex, commercially sensitive and high-value disputes;
· acting in several high-profile insolvencies in the construction industry.
Chambers Review
Russell McVeagh is a well-resourced group with an impressive roster of clients that includes major property developers, public companies and energy companies. The firm regularly handles the contracting aspects of transport, social and utilities infrastructure, as well as commercial developments, offering noted expertise on vertical construction issues. The practice has recognised capability in disputes concerning procurement and contracts.
Work Highlights
- Russell McVeagh advised Auckland International Airport on its development of Mānawa Bay, a100-store premium outlet shopping centre.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All firms have experts, but Russell McVeagh just gets us! It is solutions-focussed."
"Russell McVeagh displays a deep understanding of handling difficult disputes with ease, providing advice and strategy support as needed."
"Russell McVeagh is very capable, always aware and happy to offer advice to make sure our objectives stay on task."
"All firms have experts, but Russell McVeagh just gets us! It is solutions-focussed."
"Russell McVeagh displays a deep understanding of handling difficult disputes with ease, providing advice and strategy support as needed."
"Russell McVeagh is very capable, always aware and happy to offer advice to make sure our objectives stay on task."
Notable Practitioners
Ed Crook is a highly experienced construction partner based in Auckland. He is the Chair of the Russell McVeagh Partnership and has extensive experience in commercial property development, regularly advising infrastructure owners and institutional property. Ed focuses on transactional and front-end construction matters.
"Ed Crook is fantastic."
Michael Taylor is a commercial litigation lawyer with particular experience in the infrastructure and construction sphere.
"He's professional, polite, gives great advice, is very approachable and is always on task. Michael gets results."
"Michael is a great lawyer. He shows commercial awareness and strategic insight, along with an eye for detail."
"He has been GOLD!"
Ranked Lawyers at
Russell McVeagh
New Zealand
Members
Provided by Russell McVeagh
Clients
Provided by Russell McVeagh
Auckland International Airport
Kiwi Property Group
Logos Property Group
Oyster Property Group