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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 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

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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.

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Dentons is very strong in the construction legal space in particular. The firm has specialists; it's all they do and they're very good at it.

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Dentons is able to drill down on complex matters and come up with a game plan quickly and efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Buetow
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Paul Buetow
2
Band 2
Paul Buetow has a considerable reputation for his handling of construction disputes, including arbitrations, adjudications, mediations and litigation. He is also experienced in handling the front-end aspects of large infrastructure projects.

Paul is very mature and capable; he's primarily a very, very, good front-end lawyer. He's a very experienced and reliable advisor, as well as a very nice person.

Paul's very focussed on achieving a result. His ability to keep at a problem even when others are tiring means that it drags everyone along to do better than they otherwise would.

Paul is a leader in his field, and it is reassuring to have him guiding our construction projects.

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Stuart Robertson
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Stuart Robertson
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Band 2

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

Stuart's pragmatic and a safe pair of hands.

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Brendan Cash
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Brendan Cash
3
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 a top-notch construction litigator. He's very bright, hardworking and creative.

I have always enjoyed working with Brendan and he is the primary reason that we use Dentons.

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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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Band 3
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