Stephen Price
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 1 : Construction
Band 1
About
Provided by Stephen Price
Practice Areas
Stephen is recognised as one of the top construction lawyers in New Zealand. He is an expert in managing the delivery of large-scale construction projects. A senior trial and appellate advocate, he is sought after for his ability to resolve the most complicated and critical construction disputes.
Stephen works with all parties across the construction sector. He has specific experience in major horizontal and vertical infrastructure projects, such as public private partnerships (PPPs), power stations and roading projects.
Often partnering with clients from the outset of a project, Stephen works proactively to maximise their interests. He is part of the core team involved in the delivery of Transmission Gully for the Wellington Gateway Partnership. He acts as lead counsel for the board and is regularly consulted on legal, project relationship, and risk issues.
As a distinguished construction litigator, Stephen is called upon when the stakes are high. He advises on strategically sensitive contractual disputes involving claims for variations, delays/disruption, and non-compliant works. He has extensive advocacy experience at all court levels, in arbitrations, and other dispute resolution processes.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Stephen Price is widely considered to be one of the leaders in the construction disputes market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."