Special Counsel, Christchurch
Bassam Maghzal
Contact
- Christchurch office
- DDI +64 3 353 5884
- M +64 21 227 7266
Profile
Bassam specialises in corporate and commercial transactions focused particularly on infrastructure and construction projects across all industry sectors, including building (commercial and residential buildings, educational facilities, retail precincts and car parks), irrigation, ports, surgical facilities, bridges, wastewater, refuse collection and disposal and mining.
"Bassam is a very good communicator. Once work is advised he immediately responds setting out what is to be provided and the time frames. He always goes the extra distance to make sure we have what we want when we need it. Bassam's contract and industry knowledge makes him a good fit to our company. Bassam always digs deep to make sure that we are considering all factors and risks, while often suggesting options for a solution. He gets involved and will ask for information or clarification as required so that he can give the best advice. In summary Bassam is like an extension to the team that we can rely on and have confidence in."
IFLR1000 2020
Work highlights
Advising on and documenting construction and infrastructure projects based on a variety of contract forms
(including NZS 3910, NZS 3916, NZS 3917, NZS 3915:2005, NEC3, AS 4910 and FIDIC), and alliance form of contracts
Advising on the conduct of procurement processes
(including ECI processes) and drafting and advising on tender documents and pre-construction services agreements
Advising two of New Zealand's biggest airports on
hotel developments and on retail and carpark building projects
Advising two tertiary educational institutions
on the construction and leasing of student accommodation buildings, lecturing and student facilities buildings and administration building contracts
Advising a syndicate of medical practitioners
on the construction of a surgical facility
Advising a purchaser
on due diligence material associated with the acquisition of a civil contractor
Alternate contacts
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
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
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