Senior Solicitor, Auckland
Annie O'Connor
Contact
- Auckland office
- DDI +64 9 363 0731
- M +64 20 4058 9151
Profile
Annie specialises in resource management, environment, land planning, local government and Māori law. She has advised on large scale infrastructure projects, planning and enforcement matters, and a wide range of Māori law issues, and has appeared as junior counsel in the Environment Court, High Court and Māori Land Court.
Between 2019-2025, Annie worked at two large London law firms in the environmental and sustainability sector. During this time she gained significant experience in international environmental law, circular economy and climate-related regulations, and corporate sustainability compliance.
- Leading Associate in Environmental Law, Legal 500 London
- Member of the Resource Management Law Association
Work highlights
Advising NZ Transport Agency
on significant transport projects, including Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway, and the Peka Peka to North Ōtaki Expressway.
Advising various local authorities
on resource consent matters relating to the development of infrastructure, including wastewater treatment and disposal, water reticulation, and landfills.
Assisting NZ Transport Agency
with the acquisition of a number of land parcels required for several large infrastructure projects.
Advising the Environmental Protection Authority
on a number of legal issues relating to consenting within New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone.
Advising on the environmental aspects
of various large UK site acquisitions for the development of new data centres.
Advising global clients
from across multiple sectors on obligations under mandatory sustainability reporting legislation.