Chambers Review
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Environment & Resource Management - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
MinterEllisonRuddWatts has a diverse and multidisciplinary practice across the energy market, including oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy. The law firm is developing its offering in the forestry sector and assists public and private sector clients on resource and planning consents for a broad range of large-scale projects. It also provides a comprehensive offering on climate change and emissions trading, and is adept at representing clients in environmental disputes.
Strengths
The quality and competency of the resources deployed by MinterEllisonRuddWatts have been exemplary.
They have shown a high level of commitment to the project and are always available to respond to questions.
Work Highlights
MinterEllisonRuddWatts advised Z Energy on its contractual arrangements with smart charging manufacturer Evnex to offer a rollout of over a thousand smart EV chargers to homes and small businesses across New Zealand.
Notable practitioners
Paul Foley is a consultant in MinterEllisonRuddWatts' Wellington office. He enjoys a strong reputation in the market for his impressive track record of handling major transactions and regulatory issues in the electricity sector.
Paul Foley is a very commercially pragmatic, learned and knowledgeable expert.
Sarah Sinclair is based in Auckland, where she chairs MinterEllisonRuddWatts. She is renowned for her considerable experience advising major energy infrastructure projects, particularly within the upstream oil and gas and hydrogen sectors.
Sarah Sinclair is an outstanding energy and infrastructure lawyer.
Sarah is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. She is strategic, commercial and really cares.
Bianca Tree is head of the firm's property and environment division. She is trusted by significant players in New Zealand's real estate landscape to advise them on resource management.
Bianca really impresses us with her technical knowledge and her client-friendly approach to service.
Bianca has provided a great level of service with respect to planning legal advice.