Environment & Resource Management | Asia-Pacific

Simpson Grierson maintains a full-service Auckland-based offering with an established reputation in the energy market. It is well regarded for its strength in the area of upstream oil and gas, advising on regulatory and consent applications. The law firm acts on many of the major water and wastewater projects in Auckland, and has a broad range of expertise across all aspects of environmental law. The practice is noted for excellent government work as well as handling projects on behalf of significant private sector clients, and is also able to represent clients in environmental appeals before the Environment Court.

Dentons New Zealand is noted for its legal team's specialist expertise in resource management issues, with particular experience in the coastal marine area and water infrastructure. Its diverse practice provides a strong offering for heritage and conservation projects, advising on Māori legal issues. The law firm frequently assists clients in obtaining consent applications for major infrastructure and construction projects. It also advises a range of public sector organisations, government agencies, district councils and companies from the utilities and construction sectors.

DLA Piper New Zealand has a talented legal team that acts on a variety of resource management, planning and environmental matters. It has a substantial client base of public entities which it advises on local and national planning matters, including Auckland Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. The law firm is able to act on consenting strategy and associated litigation as well as regulatory compliance mandates, including enforcement and prosecutions.

Russell 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 law firm is able to represent clients in local and district council hearings and Environment Court appeals.

Bell Gully has a distinguished legal team with a strong focus across the resources sector, providing excellent water and electricity advice to leading corporations. The law firm has substantial expertise across a range of matters in the oil and gas sector, and is adept at handling M&A transactions and disputes in relation to the energy sector. It has strong capabilities in the environment and resource management sector, including advice on consents and designations for large infrastructure and property developments.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts has a diverse and multidisciplinary practice across the energy market, including oil and gas, electricity and renewable energy. The law firm 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.

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.