Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : New Zealand
Ranked Individual
Provided by Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson is home to one of New Zealand's leading construction and major projects teams. We advise clients across the full project lifecycle, from procurement and contracting through to delivery and disputes, and on many of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure projects.
The practice advises public sector stakeholders, local authorities, principals, sponsors, consultants, contractors and subcontractors on procurement strategy, contracting models, project delivery and disputes. Areas of expertise include major infrastructure procurement, collaborative delivery models, tunnelling projects, utilities infrastructure, renewable energy developments and public-private partnerships.
The team acts across transport, water and wastewater, renewable energy, local government infrastructure, commercial buildings, social infrastructure and large-scale urban development projects. Clients include Watercare, Auckland Transport, Christchurch City Council, Auckland Council, Acciona Construction New Zealand, Fletcher Construction, CPB Contractors and Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Significant projects include Watercare's Central Interceptor, Auckland Transport's Level Crossings Removal Programme, Christchurch City Council's Te Kaha Multi-Use Arena, Tauhei Solar Farm, and public-private partnership projects including the Northland Corridor PPP and Southern Renewal Partners PPP consortium bid.
The practice is led by Shanti Frater, supported by Lisa Curran and Jo-Anne Knight
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Simpson Grierson is renowned for assisting public sector stakeholders on procurement and contracting issues for major projects. The team also acts regularly as an advisor to local government entities on essential public infrastructure projects. In addition, the firm maintains a comprehensive specialist dispute resolution practice with a leading reputation for representing consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
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Simpson Grierson assisted Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency with the implementation of a new integrated model to deliver state highway maintenance and operations throughout New Zealand.
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We have always been very pleased with the knowledge of Simpson Grierson's team and its ability to handle complex matters.
The quality of advice we have received has been excellent. The lawyers will respond quickly to any questions we have and are always available for a quick chat.
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Shanti is a very good and very diligent manager of the process, who is good at guiding us through and is very careful and diplomatic.
Shanti is timely with advice and offers smart insights into our approach.
Head of Construction
Provided by Simpson Grierson
Jo-Anne Knight
Lisa Curran
Sonia Vitas
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