Construction

Simpson Grierson is renowned for assisting public sector stakeholders on procurement and contracting issues for major projects. The team also acts regularly as an advisor to local government entities on essential public infrastructure projects. In addition, the firm maintains a comprehensive specialist dispute resolution practice with a leading reputation for representing consultants, contractors and subcontractors.

"Simpson Grierson is excellent and everything you could hope for. It houses real talent at every level, from partners to associates to the rest of the firm."

"Its team has great skills and capabilities to handle sophisticated matters in a timely manner and is aways providing great legal inputs to complicated issues."

"Simpson Grierson has high acumen considering the commercial angle as well as the legal one."

Simpson Grierson advised Watercare Services Limited on the drafting, negotiation and strategy for the first half of the ten-year proactive Asset Updates and Renewal Programme for its water assets in Auckland.

Michael Weatherall is highly regarded for his extensive experience advising on some of New Zealand's largest projects. "Michael Weatherall is a very safe pair of hands with a lot of knowledge." "He's excellent."

Shanti Frater is a specialist construction lawyer with particular expertise in dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration. She regularly advises both public and private entities. "Her advice is always timely and very well-considered. She's specialised and is very knowledgeable in what she does." "With Shanti Frater, you get a sense of stuff being done. She's energetic, reliable and creative." "Shanti is extremely professional and has a balanced view between commercial and legal arguments."