Sam Holden

Sam specialises in construction, infrastructure and energy disputes. He advises on complex, high-value issues arising from major projects in New Zealand and internationally.

Sam leads disputes for the firm's largest infrastructure clients, including Health New Zealand, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, KiwiRail, City Rail Link and Auckland Airport, and also acts for contractors, subcontractors and consultants. Sam has particular expertise in claims involving variations, extensions of time, delay and disruption, defects, and termination under NZS 3910, FIDIC, and NEC4, as well as Alliance and Public Private Partnership contracting models.

In the energy sector, Sam advises generators, operators and public-sector entities on disputes under EPC, power purchase and supply, joint venture, and transmission and storage agreements.

Sam focuses on resolving disputes early and commercially, working closely with clients and project teams to contain issues as they arise. Where that is not possible, he is an experienced advocate in the courts, domestic and international arbitration, statutory adjudication and mediation.