Dentons New Zealand , Construction | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by Dentons New Zealand

Our Major Projects and Construction team is one of New Zealand’s largest and most specialised construction and infrastructure practices, and is involved in the most significant and most complex projects throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. With both front and back end construction expertise the team works collaboratively to find innovative solutions to complex problems for our clients that protect their commercial interests. They benefit from our in-depth knowledge in the following areas: Specialist expertise in advising on major construction contracts in transportation, horizontal infrastructure,, vertical construction and property development. Advise on all contract structures including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), Alliancing, Design and Construct (D&C) contracts, Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) contracts and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts. Wide experience in preparing bespoke contracts and advising on alternative forms of procurement. We have provided key advice for redrafting of New Zealand standard form contract documents NZS3910, NZS3916 and NZS3917. Significant strength in mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation. Significant involvement on matters across the South Pacific including Fiji, Solomon Islands, Palau, Marshall Islands. Our unique spread of key clients includes central and local government, domestic contractors, large international construction contractors and major consultants.

Chambers Review

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Construction - New Zealand

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.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Dentons New Zealand

Dentons advised Hawkins New Zealand on its successful application for an interim injunction to restrain the Principal from calling a performance bond pending resolution of a dispute adjudication over whether liquidated damages are payable.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The team works for both contractors and principals, so has built great trust and relationships in the market and is able to offer balanced, realistic advice as a result.