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+64 9 367 8000About
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. Its notable clients include Precinct Properties, Goodman Property Trust, and Auckland International Airport.
Work Highlights
- Russell McVeagh's construction team advised Infratec New Zealand Limited as EPC contractor in its EPC arrangements with Lodestone Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We use Russell McVeagh specifically for more complex matters, because of their excellent drafting skills, sound judgement and market-leading knowledge. "
"They always provide clear and practical advice."
"We use Russell McVeagh specifically for more complex matters, because of their excellent drafting skills, sound judgement and market-leading knowledge. "
"They always provide clear and practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Taylor is a commercial litigation lawyer with particular experience in the infrastructure and construction sphere.
Ranked Lawyers at
Russell McVeagh
New Zealand
Members
Provided by Russell McVeagh
Head of Department
Nick Saxton
Polly Pope
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Russell McVeagh
Auckland International Airport
Kiwi Property Group
Logos Property Group
Oyster Property Group