About

Provided by Simpson Grierson

Our specialist lawyers advise across all stages of a construction project and have in-depth experience gained from many decades advising on major construction projects, across multiple sectors, in New Zealand. We also advise on significant international projects.

Our expertise includes advising on innovative methods of procurement and contract structuring, partnering, alliancing, and other collaborative working initiatives. A key speciality is advising on public private partnerships (PPPs).

Our work extends to all aspects of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act, expert determination and dispute review boards. This complements our extensive experience in traditional forums, such as arbitration and litigation.

Our experience covers both vertical and horizontal projects in all industry sectors, including telecommunications, roading and transport, water and waste water, solid waste, energy, tunnelling, and commercial buildings.

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Construction - New Zealand

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Grierson advised Watercare Services Limited on the drafting, negotiation and strategy for the first half of the ten-year proactive Asset Updates and Renewal Programme for its water assets in Auckland.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Weatherall
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Michael Weatherall
Head of Construction
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Michael Weatherall is highly regarded for his extensive experience advising on some of New Zealand's largest projects.

He's excellent.

Michael Weatherall is a very safe pair of hands with a lot of knowledge.

Shanti Frater
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Shanti Frater
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Shanti Frater is a specialist construction lawyer with particular expertise in dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration. She regularly advises both public and private entities.

With Shanti Frater, you get a sense of stuff being done. She's energetic, reliable and creative.

Shanti is extremely professional and has a balanced view between commercial and legal arguments.

Her advice is always timely and very well-considered. She's specialised and is very knowledgeable in what she does.

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Michael Weatherall
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Michael Weatherall
Head of Construction
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Shanti Frater
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Shanti Frater
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Band 3

Members

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Jo-Anne Knight

Michael Weatherall

Michael Weatherall

Head of Department