Natasha is a partner in our public law team. She has extensive experience in advising public sector bodies on decision-making processes, legislative design, governance matters, funding arrangements, commissioning and procurement, and information obligations. Her clients include departments and ministries, Crown entities, local government, and SOEs, as well as private sector clients subject to regulation.
Natasha has played a leading role in advising the public sector on the commissioning of critical services including health and disability services, education services, and services for vulnerable children. She also advises clients on the legislative process, including the establishment of new public sector entities (such as Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora), statutory decision-making, and compliance with administrative law obligations. Natasha also advises a range of councils on critical decisions, including Local Government Act obligations and processes.