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
MinterEllisonRuddWatts is always available or contactable. The team is always prepared to step in to support at short notice.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts provides pragmatic and commercial advice. It has taken the time and invested the resources to ensure it has an intimate knowledge of our business and risk appetite.
Work Highlights
MinterEllisonRuddWatts defended the RW & MC Gale Family trust on the judicial review of the consenting process for the trust's new land-based quarry in Hawke's Bay.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts represented Genesis on the development of its 127MW Edgecumbe solar farm project in the Bay of Plenty.
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 fountain of knowledge. His advice is so valuable. He has so much experience and he can provide sound advice on any topic.
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.
Sara has a strong grasp of both legal and commercial issues. More importantly, she understands how to navigate them in a way that aligns with our values and aspirations.
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 is quick to respond to client requests with insightful responses.
Bianca is an expert in the legal and regulatory environment surrounding planned changes and the Resource Management Act.