Public Law
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 2
Contact number
+ 64 4 472 7877Chambers Review
Dentons New Zealand is well regarded for its public law offering, with experience covering the public sector, Crown entities, local authorities and councils, as well as the private sector clients and individuals who engage with these. The firm has particular expertise in handling disputes, compliance issues, judicial review and investigations. The team counts among its clients Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the Earthquake Commission, the Ministry of Health and Te Aka Whai Ora.
Work Highlights
- Dentons New Zealand acted for YWCA on drafting a proposed bill connected to its 'Mind the Gap' project, which aims to reduce ethnic and gender pay gaps between employees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The output and professionalism of the work have been exceptional. It's really just worked."
"The output and professionalism of the work have been exceptional. It's really just worked."
Notable Practitioners
Hayden Wilson is recognised for his expertise in the areas of litigation and mediation, where he assists public and private sector clients in disputes relating to compliance and crisis management.
"Hayden Wilson has been excellent. It's been a pleasure to work with him."
Linda Clark is known for her work assisting public sector clients in judicial review, disputes and investigations.
"Linda is very prominent in mediation and is a high-profile former journalist with a good client base."