Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources | Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- MinterEllisonRuddWatts 13 Years Ranked
- Bell Gully
Band 2
Band 3
- Anderson Lloyd
- Buddle Findlay
- Simpson Grierson
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Brigid McArthur Greenwood Roche14 Years Ranked
- David CoullBell Gully
Band 2
- Mei Fern Johnson Russell McVeagh8 Years Ranked
- Sarah Sinclair MinterEllisonRuddWatts13 Years Ranked
- Anton TrixlAnderson Lloyd
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 MinterEllisonRuddWattsEnergy & Natural Resources2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedMinterEllisonRuddWatts has a diverse and multidisciplinary practice across the energy market, including oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy. The practice 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. Notable clients include Heritage New Zealand, Southern Cross Healthcare and First Gas.
Band 2
2 Greenwood RocheEnergy & Natural Resources2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedGreenwood Roche is well known for its work in the energy and electricity sectors, with considerable expertise in major urban development and infrastructure projects. It has a strong presence in Christchurch and Wellington, advising various government departments on plan reviews, change processes and consenting strategy. The practice also acts for forestry companies and landowners on wide-ranging resource management matters. Notable clients include New Zealand Aluminium Smelters, Zedex Gold and Transpower New Zealand.2 Russell McVeaghEnergy & Natural Resources2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedRussell McVeagh's commercial and collaborative resource management team specialises in resource consents, environmental law reform, and energy projects. It is a multidisciplinary practice with corporate capability, addressing a range of issues throughout the energy sector, as well as being widely acknowledged in infrastructure and land development matters. The team is able to represent clients in local and district council hearings and Environment Court appeals. Notable clients include KiwiRail, Infratec and Woolworths.