Chambers Review
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Energy & Natural Resources - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Chapman Tripp is a highly respected full-service firm with an extensive blue-chip client base of leading domestic and international companies within the energy and natural resources market. The law firm boasts a national team with particular strength in Christchurch and Auckland, and has notable experience in key public sector infrastructure matters, advising government agencies on development projects. The practice's multidisciplinary offering includes advising energy companies on a range of matters including negotiating supply agreements, power purchase agreements and M&A transactions.
Strengths
Chapman Tripp is efficient, determined and focused on achieving the best possible outcome for its clients.
Chapman Tripp have a deep understanding of our strategy, needs and motivations. They think across the entire deal, identify issues and provide pragmatic solutions to address them.
Work Highlights
Chapman Tripp advised the Eastland Group on its NZD500 million sale of 50% of its electricity generation portfolio.
Chapman Tripp assisted Datagrid New Zealand on the power supply requirements for its proposed 1000-megawatt data centre in Southland.
Notable practitioners
Alana Lampitt is based at the firm's Auckland office and has established a solid reputation in resource management. She frequently advises on electricity generation projects, decarbonisation and New Zealand's climate change goals.
Alana is excellent to work with and is a trusted adviser to our organisation.
Lauren Curtayne leads the firm's energy sector team. She is a sought-after adviser on M&A, joint ventures and development of power projects, with particular expertise in renewables.
Lauren is superb. She meaningfully participates in engagements and provides innovative but actionable ideas to complex issues.
Lauren is excellent to work with and is a trusted adviser to our organisation.