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Environment & Resource Management - New Zealand

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What the Team is Known For

Simpson Grierson maintains a full-service Auckland-based offering with an established reputation in the energy market. It is well regarded for its strength in the area of upstream oil and gas, advising on regulatory and consent applications. The law firm acts on many of the major water and wastewater projects in Auckland, and has a broad range of expertise across all aspects of environmental law. The practice is noted for excellent government work as well as handling projects on behalf of significant private sector clients, and is also able to represent clients in environmental appeals before the Environment Court.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Grierson assisted Reefton Gold with New Zealand due diligence and regulatory consents for its acquisition of First Uranium Resources from shareholders in a reverse merger transaction.

Strengths

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Simpson Grierson have given good quotes with good detail about work to be done. If costs are to increase, we are kept well informed and we receive good value for money from the team.

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Simpson Grierson always bring the right mix and level of experience or skill to the task in hand.

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Notable Practitioners

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Bill Loutit
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Band 2

Bill Loutit is well regarded in the market for his litigation skills within the resource management and environment space. He has a notable track record acting for both developers and local government in disputes concerning large infrastructure projects.

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Matthew Conway
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Matthew Conway is a well-regarded partner at the firm's office in Wellington. He advises regularly on environmental and regulatory matters for both public and private sector clients.

Matt very quietly gets people onside and can understand and work through very difficult issues to achieve good solutions.

Matt is very responsive to questions posed and provides succinct advice in a timely manner.

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Sarah Scott
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Sarah Scott is a partner in Simpson Grierson's Christchurch office. She focuses on planning and policy matters within the resource management area.

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Bill Loutit
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Matthew Conway
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Sarah Scott
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