Construction

Our Construction and Infrastructure team delivers end-to-end legal support across the full lifecycle of major projects. We advise government, developers, and contractors on New Zealand’s most complex developments, offering commercially focused guidance from project structuring to dispute resolution. With deep sector expertise including transport, energy, health, and aged care, and a strong grasp of procurement and contracting frameworks, we help clients manage risk and achieve successful outcomes. Our track record includes landmark PPPs, high-stakes litigation, and transformative urban developments.

Recent work highlights

• Transmission Gully PPP | Advised WGP on all aspects of the NZD1.25b motorway PPP, leading multi-party negotiations and dispute resolution to secure a major project restructure and refinancing.
• Auckland Council | Advising on New Zealand’s largest defective building claim (Gore Street), leading complex High Court proceedings and appeals with significant public and financial implications.
• Tait Communications | Advised on restructuring arrangements for the NZD1.4b Public Safety Network, involving complex multi-party contracting and joint venture restructuring for emergency communications infrastructure.
• Cooper and Company | Advising on the Britomart Precinct development, including seismic upgrades to the historic CPO Building and design of the final Central Site, covering leasing, construction, and council negotiations.