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Hesketh Henry has one of New Zealand’s leading construction law practices.
Our major projects and infrastructure team provides end-to-end construction law advice, guiding clients from project inception through to dispute resolution. As one of New Zealand’s largest dedicated construction law teams, we are trusted advisors to major civil and vertical contractors, multinational design consultancies, and specialist operators across the industry. We act on the full spectrum of commercial and infrastructure projects, bringing a combination of legal expertise, industry knowledge, and both international and domestic experience.
Our team also has extensive experience advising on projects across the Pacific. To support clients operating in that region, we maintain a dedicated Pacific Desk, ensuring tailored legal and commercial solutions for cross-border projects.
Hesketh Henry’s construction expertise is strengthened by our firm’s sector-focused approach. Our practice is complemented by other relevant specialist teams across the firm, providing seamless, industry-specific legal support – a key point of difference in the New Zealand market.
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Hesketh Henry is well regarded for contentious construction matters, with particular strength in the Auckland market. The firm handles disputes concerning tenders, construction contracts and liability, regularly acting for contractors in a wide range of projects, including real estate, manufacturing, health and infrastructure.
Hesketh Henry acted for Focus Remediation, part of the Focus Construction Group, in relation to litigation concerning the NZD21 million remediation of a mixed-use commercial and residential complex in Te Atatu, Auckland.
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Hesketh Henry's lawyers are experts in construction law, but they are also down to earth and give practical and commercially focused advice.
The firm offers a well-rounded team able to handle large and layered matters without losing coherence or focus.
Hesketh Henry's lawyers are experts in construction law, but they are also down to earth and give practical and commercially focused advice.
The firm offers a well-rounded team able to handle large and layered matters without losing coherence or focus.
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Nick Gillies brings a forensic mindset to every matter, paired with clear strategic judgement and a calm, understated authority that’s invaluable in high-stakes settings.
Nick has amazing commercial awareness and provides very clear communication.
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