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Dentons has one of New Zealand’s leading public law practices, with a core team specialising exclusively in public and administrative law. We are trusted advisers to government ministries, Crown entities, regulators, local authorities, and private sector clients navigating regulatory and policy challenges.
Our team provides expert advice on judicial review, statutory interpretation, regulatory disputes, public inquiries, investigations, and matters involving legal, political, and reputational risk. We regularly act in proceedings under the Official Information Act, the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act, and the Privacy Act, including appeals to oversight bodies.
We are frequently engaged for strategic advice, governance support, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Our lawyers assist public bodies and private organisations in navigating the complex interface of law, policy, and public accountability.
We have deep experience advising councils and council-controlled organisations on governance, consultation, funding, and Treaty of Waitangi obligations. We also support clients with policy development, crisis response, and government engagement across a range of sectors.
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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.
Dentons New Zealand was engaged by Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children to conduct an independent review of how the agency managed personal information in order to understand why repeated beaches were occurring and to avoid future breaches.
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My expectations have always been met. The partner is available when needed, and other staff have responded in a timely fashion. Their practical and effective solutions are valuable.
Dentons has a very experienced and senior legal team. It offers timely advice and support to meet our required timeframes.
My expectations have always been met. The partner is available when needed, and other staff have responded in a timely fashion. Their practical and effective solutions are valuable.
Dentons has a very experienced and senior legal team. It offers timely advice and support to meet our required timeframes.
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Hayden Wilson is very well known in the market. He is a great spokesperson for the profession.
Hayden Wilson is excellent and has really strong public law knowledge. He has done a very good job, being both comprehensive and collaborative. He's good to work with.
Linda is just very capable; she is good with the client and good at dealing with the public service. She also understands government very well.
Linda demonstrated a breadth of experience when identifying consequences related to various options. Her strategic thinking was very helpful.
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