Canterbury rebuild

Restoration of the City of Christchurch, and the wider Canterbury region, to a functioning and vibrant destination brings with it a set of unique challenges:

• New infrastructure is required to service commercial, industrial and residential land and buildings

• Economic recovery requires the redevelopment of manufacturing, retail and tourism sectors

• Population movement has flow on effects for employment and health and safety

• A changing natural environment means local resources must be carefully managed

• Strategic planning, good governance and management are essential for progress

• Significant insurance and finance requirements.

These challenges also present exciting opportunities for those investing in the future of Canterbury. Navigating a project in Canterbury during this phase of growth takes planning, creativity and specialist legal advice.

Our clients are actively involved with the financing, development and construction of large scale projects in Canterbury.  At a broader level we understand the way in which this region is adapting and planning for long-term change.  We advise key local authorities on matters relating to the rebuild, including the Christchurch City, Ashburton District, Hurunui District and Selwyn District Councils.  We also advised the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (now LINZ) on a wide range of legal issues.

As a national law firm with a long-established office in Christchurch, our staff have extensive local knowledge, contacts and experience throughout the region.

While adaptability is essential in the current environment, prior to the Canterbury earthquakes, our staff were already experienced in construction, insurance, employment, resource management, and commercial law.  Our rebuild team in Christchurch is supported by a wider group of national experts based in our Wellington and Auckland offices.