Environment & Resource Management
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : New Zealand
Band 3
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Wynn Williams has a notable presence in Christchurch and Auckland, where the legal team regularly acts for regional and district councils. The law firm is well known for its work in the water sector, with considerable expertise advising on freshwater management and land plan issues. It also assists with development projects and advises on resource consents, appeals and enforcement actions. The team is adept at handling matters in relation to the Resource Management Act 1991 and earthquake recovery legislation.
Work Highlights
- Wynn Williams acted for the Canterbury Regional Council in relation to judicial review proceedings by Aotearoa Water Action challenging decisions to grant water permits that enabled existing industrial water permits to be used for commercial water bottling purposes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wynn Williams are experienced in providing advice and skill in the field of complex and difficult matters and retain a highly capable, experienced and motivated staff base."
"The Christchurch, Queenstown and Auckland offices all have good expertise at a range of levels in resource management."
"Wynn Williams are experienced in providing advice and skill in the field of complex and difficult matters and retain a highly capable, experienced and motivated staff base."
"The Christchurch, Queenstown and Auckland offices all have good expertise at a range of levels in resource management."
Notable Practitioners
Lucy de Latour is a partner in Wynn Williams' Christchurch office and particularly well reputed for her handling of such contentious issues as planning appeals, resource consent appeals and compulsory acquisitions.
"Lucy is sharp, fast and accurate. I like working with Lucy and I find her advice useful and practical."
"Lucy is always available to assist and gives timely, accurate advice on complex matters."
Philip Maw often advises local councils and other governmental clients on consents, appeals and regional plan changes, offering particular expertise on freshwater management issues.
"Philip is great at judging complex political narratives and providing advice in a clear and concise manner."
"Phil is not only a very experienced resource management practitioner, he also brings excellent strategic thinking to any matter we deal with."
Mike Doesburg is an up-and-coming practitioner in the resource management space. His expertise covers advising on consent applications, among other matters.
"Mike keeps his client's interests at the forefront of his mind. He provides accurate and balanced advice and brings a pragmatic mindset to his work."
"He provides excellent and timely service, and has a good background knowledge of difficult matters."
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