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Construction - New Zealand

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons New Zealand has a strong presence in front-end construction law, with a specialised infrastructure practice, as well as impressive litigation, adjudication and arbitration experience. The firm is noted for its experience handling contractual disputes arising from insolvency or allegations of fraud. The practice boasts an international reputation for its adept handling of matters arising out of property and transportation development contracts.

Work Highlights

  • Dentons represented Aurecon in proceedings that alleged the company was liable for its failure to identify structural defects in Whitaker Park Central Apartments in Auckland.

Strengths

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Dentons understands that beyond legal compliance, it takes a pragmatic approach to ensure that matters are structured to support affordability, efficiency and long-term success.

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The team consistently delivers accurate legal advice and achieves excellent outcomes, all while maintaining a client-focused approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Buetow
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Paul Buetow
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Paul Buetow has a considerable reputation for his handling of construction disputes, including arbitrations, adjudications, mediations and litigation. He is also experienced in the front-end aspects of large infrastructure projects.

Paul Buetow is very experienced and has deep knowledge of the market and its players, while also providing very credible, balanced, careful and thoughtful advisory.

Paul is one of the top construction lawyers in New Zealand and is highly recommended.

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Stuart Robertson
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Stuart Robertson
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Stuart Robertson is well-reputed for his handling of back-end construction matters.

Stuart is very technically capable and very comfortable with the details; he gets into the nitty gritty and if we need an opinion or report he's able to distil that detail down.

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Brendan Cash
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Brendan Cash
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Band 3

Brendan Cash is based in Wellington, where he leads the firm's major projects and construction team. He has notable expertise as a litigator, having represented clients before New Zealand's High Court and Supreme Court.

Brendan Cash is highly responsive, clear in his communication, and consistently goes above and beyond to understand our business needs.

Brendan Cash is very bright and creative and very good at wrangling a messy scenario.

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Paul Buetow
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Paul Buetow
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Stuart Robertson
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Stuart Robertson
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Brendan Cash
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Brendan Cash
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