Overview
We understand the practical demands and issues facing the different parties to any infrastructure development. We work with sponsors, government, contractors, developers and financiers at every stage of a project. From the initial concept through to consents, construction, financing and completion and commissioning, we can help all parties achieve successful outcomes and manage the risks inherent in any infrastructure development.
Our team has worked on structuring, funding and implementation of a wide variety of major infrastructure projects both in New Zealand and overseas particularly in the local government, telecommunications, energy, health, transport and water sectors.
We regularly advise clients on optimal legal structuring for project contracting, project financing, regulatory issues (including planning and resource consents), drafting and negotiating concession agreements, tender documents, construction contracts and other project documents, land rights, project implementation and dispute management and resolution.
- Member of the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development (NZCID)
Work highlights
Advising bidders and financiers
in connection with various New Zealand PPP Projects including NZ Schools I and II and Wiri and Auckland Prisons
Advising Central Plains Water
on the development and financing of Stage 1 of its irrigation project
Acting for NZ Transport Agency
on a number of state highway projects including: the Southern Corridor improvements to SH1 from Manukau to Papakura, the Bayfair to Baypark section of SH2 in the Bay of Plenty, the Rangiriri section of the Waikato Expressway (a road of national significance), and the proposed SH20 widening (Lincoln to Westgate) in Auckland (a road of national significance)
Advising Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
on various Christchurch rebuild projects
Advising Infratil
in relation to the joint venture redevelopment of the New Lynn town centre
Advising Auckland City Council and New Zealand government
on the acquisition of the Westhaven and Hobson West Marinas
Our team
Alanya Limmer
Partner, Christchurch
Alanya specialises in environment and resource management law and local government law. Alanya has earned a reputation as one of…
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- M +64 21 812 811
Charlotte von Dadelszen
Partner, Wellington
Charlotte specialises in leasing, construction and land-related property advice. She has been involved in the development…
- DDI +64 4 462 0508
- M +64 21 915 737
Daniel Kelleher
Partner, Auckland
Daniel specialises in property law and has extensive experience in property sector, corporate, banking and commercial transactions…
- DDI +64 9 358 7022
- M +64 21 618 535
David Allen
Partner, Wellington
David specialises in all aspects of resource management, environmental and natural resources law and local government law. He is a…
- DDI +64 4 462 0423
- M +64 21 955 744
David Randal
Partner, Wellington
David specialises in resource management, environmental and conservation law, public law, general civil litigation and Māori law. He…
- DDI +64 4 462 0450
- M +64 21 742 863
David Thomson
Partner, Auckland
Board of Management
David specialises in corporate and commercial law with considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholdin…
- DDI +64 9 363 0750
- M +64 21 668 593
Grant Dunn
Partner, Auckland
Grant specialises in corporate and commercial law and has over 20 years experience. He previously spent six years with the London…
- DDI +64 9 363 0636
- M +64 21 888 812
Jennifer Caldwell
Partner, Auckland
Board of Management
Jennifer specialises in resource management, environmental and local government law, with extensive experience as a strategic…
- DDI +64 9 358 7034
- M +64 21 624 162
Mark Odlin
Partner, Christchurch
Board of Management
Mark specialises in corporate and commercial law and advises on a range of financial, commercial and corporate law matters, including…
- DDI +64 3 371 3525
- M +64 21 753 769
Patrick Mulligan
Partner, Auckland
Patrick specialises in environment and resource management, local government, and public law. Patrick advises on a wide range of…
- DDI +64 9 357 9396
- M +64 21 662 142
Paul Beverley
Partner, Wellington
National Chair
Paul is the National Chair of Buddle Findlay. Paul specialises in resource management planning and consenting processes…
- DDI +64 4 462 0406
- M +64 21 276 9322
Peter Chemis
Partner, Wellington
Peter specialises in employment law, industrial relations and related areas, and leads Buddle Findlay’s national employment team…
- DDI +64 4 498 7339
- M +64 27 444 6619
Peter Owles
Partner, Auckland
Peter specialises in all aspects of banking and financial services law, with over 30 years' experience.…
- DDI +64 9 358 7047
- M +64 21 750 509
Stephen Whittington
Partner, Wellington
Stephen specialises in negotiation and documentation of commercial property transactions, development and construction advice…
- DDI +64 4 498 7329
- M +64 21 845 530
Steve Nightingale
Partner, Wellington
Steve specialises in corporate law including capital raising, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, limited partnerships…
- DDI +64 4 498 7312
- M +64 27 668 2832
Susan Rowe
Partner, Christchurch
Susan specialises in litigation, local government, insurance, industrial relations and health and safety. Susan currently advises…
- DDI +64 3 371 3517
- M +64 27 537 7784
Susie Kilty
Partner, Wellington
Susie specialises in competition, fair trading, overseas investment consents and economic regulation, particularly of infrastructure…
- DDI +64 4 498 7356
- M +64 21 792 134
Terence Ng
Partner, Auckland
Terence specialises in banking and finance, corporate and commercial, and property law.…
- DDI +64 9 363 0688
- M +64 21 281 2688
Tom Bennett
Partner, Auckland
Tom specialises in real estate, construction, procurement and local government.…
- DDI +64 9 363 0665
- M +64 21 622 228
Tony Dellow
Partner, Wellington
Tony specialises in competition law and regulatory processes, especially in infrastructure industries. Tony’s practice is unique…
- DDI +64 4 498 7304
- M +64 21 349 651
Tony Wilkinson
Partner, Auckland
Tony has a highly regarded practice acting for public and private sector clients. He is the lead tax advisor for Buddle Findlay’s most…
- DDI +64 9 358 7066
- M +64 27 476 6587
Vanessa Evitt
Partner, Auckland
Vanessa specialises in resource management, environmental and local government law. She has acted…
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- M +64 21 754 503