Profile
Libby specialises in resource management and Māori law.
She has particular expertise advising the Crown on Treaty of Waitangi settlements and in the consenting of infrastructure projects.
Prior to joining Buddle Findlay, Libby worked at the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority where she assisted the development of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016.
Experience
Work highlights
Advising the Office for Māori Crown Relations
(Te Arawhiti) on Treaty of Waitangi settlement processes, deeds and legislation
Advising Greater Wellington Regional Council
on the renewal of its global resource consent applications for flood protection works
Advising Genesis Energy
on matters related to reconsenting the operation of the Combined Waitaki Power Scheme
Advising Hutt City Council
on its ability to use powers in the Local Government Act 2002 to compulsorily acquire land and assisting in related High Court litigation
Advising Hutt City Council
on the consenting of the Eastern Bays Shared Path Project
Secondment to Horizons Regional Council
in 2019 to advise on Proposed Plan Change 2
Alternate contacts
David Allen
Partner, Wellington
David specialises in all aspects of resource management, environmental and natural resources law and local government law. He is a…
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Paul Beverley
Partner, Wellington
Paul was the National Chair of Buddle Findlay from 2017 to March 2020. Paul specialises in Māori Law, Treaty settlement negotiations, …
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David Randal
Partner, Wellington
David specialises in resource management, environmental and conservation law, public law, general civil litigation and Māori law. He…
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