Dentons New Zealand > Auckland, New Zealand > Firm Profile
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New Zealand > Real estate and construction
At Dentons New Zealand, Stuart Robertson heads up the construction team, and is noted for his expertise in advising on disputes in the space. Paul Buetow has substantial experience in handling infrastructure mandates concerning road, rail, water, and energy projects, and Brendan Cash represents clients in contentious work up to Supreme Court level. On the real estate side, practice head Michelle Hill represents multinational clients in commercial real estate matters from the Auckland office, and Matthew Ockleston is active in work involving acquisitions of land for public infrastructure projects. Katrina Van Houtte, Paul Holth and Ish Fraser are key names to note. Buddle Findlay departed the team to join Buddle Findlay in November 2023.Practice head(s):
Michelle Hill; Stuart Robertson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The people are experts in their fields, giving straightforward advice from a well understood briefing. They give reliable and timely advice, and are relaxed and easy-going people, yet attentive and very professional. Overall, a fine firm to work with.‘
‘Dentons is the market leader in New Zealand for understanding the commercial drivers of the contracting community.‘
‘Katrina Van Houtte has a unique offering due to her in-house experience, which elevates her advice with a level of commerciality.‘
‘Specialised experience with ability to operate at a strategic level.‘
‘Top class legal advice. The team understands clients’ needs and intricacies.‘
‘Readily available to give high quality advice.’
‘Dentons Kensington Swan has a fantastic team of truly specialist construction lawyers.‘
Key clients
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Ministry of Social Development
Grand Complex Properties Limited
Universal Homes Limited
Ministry of Justice
AMP Services (NZ) Limited
HSBC
Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd
George Weston Foods
Pro-Invest Group
Tāmaki Regeneration Limited
PMG Capital Fund
Fletcher Building Limited
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Limited
Oji Fibre Solutions
Danone Nutricia
KiwiRail
Greenlit Brands (Freedom Furniture)
Beumer Group
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Downer New Zealand
CPB Contractors
Aurecon New Zealand
CentrePort Limited
Masterbuild Services Ltd – Registered Master Builders Association of New Zealand
Calibre Consulting Limited
Ghella
Kāinga Ora
Work highlights
- Advised KiwiRail Ltd and its property acquisition consultant on the acquisition of residential and commercial land for the NZD200m+ Drury Rail Stations Project.
- Advised PMG Generation Fund on the NZD102.5m purchase of a shopping centre development.
- Assisted Kiwi Property with establishing its Build to Rent development at Sylvia Park, Auckland.
New Zealand > Transport (rail, road, air and sea) Tier 1
Dentons New Zealand’s transport practice draws from the firm’s wider projects, construction, environment, planning, banking, property and corporate practices. The team has an in-depth knowledge of sectors including road, rail, ferries, bridges, public transport and cycling and distinguishes itself through its ability to support at all stages of a project lifecycle, including PPPs. In Auckland, Matthew Ockleston leverages his knowledge of the Public Works Act 1981 to support on public land acquisitions, meanwhile Paul Buetow focuses on significant infrastructure projects; the duo co-leads the team alongside Christina Sheard, an expert in the Resource Management Act.Practice head(s):
Christina Sheard; Paul Buetow; Matthew Ockleston
Other key lawyers:
Nicky McIndoe; Christina Sheard; Ana Coculescu
Testimonials
‘The Dentons practice that supports our team is pragmatic and practical. We find this is really important as we want advice to the business to be solutions-focused. They also have strengths in particular areas of capability including public works and RMA.’
‘Individuals we work with stand out for their approach to their practice, including being very personable, practical and pragmatic. We also value their deep knowledge of particular areas including public works, corporate and commercial property and resource management.’
‘Dentons’ core strength is taking the time to understand the needs of the client and providing fit-for-purpose legal advice and services. They are excellent collaborators and are able to engage confidently with the wide-range of other technical experts involved in project development.’
‘Dentons’ senior lawyers provide excellent strategic advice and strong leadership to any matter they are involved in. Nicky McIndoe, Christina Sheard and Matthew Ockleston are standouts in this regard. ’
Key clients
Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency
KiwiRail
CentrePort
Airways
CentrePort
Hawke’s Bay Airport
Te Waihanga New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
Tāmaki Regeneration Limited
Fletcher Building Limited
Oji Fibre Solutions
Downer New Zealand
CPB Contractors/ CIMIC
Leighs Construction
Naylor Love
Ghella Limited
Calibre
Hawkins 2017
Work highlights
- Advising Waka Kotahi on various issues related to Transmission Gully Project, including amendments to consents, compliance, and new consents required.
- Acting for CentrePort in High Court judicial review of an adjudicator’s decision (GK Shaw v Green & Anor), which involved novel issues as regards the scope of the jurisdiction and powers of adjudicators under the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
- Providing legal advice required by P2W Services Ltd in relation to the Puhoi to Warkworth Project, one of the seven PPPs that have been carried out in New Zealand to date.
New Zealand > Corporate and M&A Tier 2
The ‘client-focused’ team at Dentons New Zealand leverages the firm’s expansive global network to advise on complex cross-border M&A transactions and is actively involved in a range of domestic acquisitions and joint ventures. Auckland-based practice head Chris Parke has notable expertise in the insurance, infrastructure, TMT, healthcare and food sectors. The ‘outstanding’ David Shillson is praised for his ‘breadth of experience and depth of expertise.’ Wook Jin Lee, who is ‘smart, commercial and savvy’, regularly acts for listed issuers, private businesses, and private equity fund managers on the full spectrum of corporate deals and capital markets transactions. The team is strengthened by the arrival of tax partner Bruce Bernachhi. Heida Donegan departed.Practice head(s):
Chris Parke
Other key lawyers:
David Shillson; Martin Dalgleish; Wook Jin Lee; Nick Scott; David Lewis; Gerard Dale
Testimonials
‘Wook Jin Lee is the star – excellent to deal with.’
‘Wook Jin Lee is smart, commercial and savvy. Very well respected.’
‘Good professional people who care about doing a great job.’
‘They are individually motivated to do their best.’
‘Dentons partners are client-focused, attuned to whether we want to be firm or flexible in negotiations.’
‘David Shillson is an outstanding corporate lawyer, with a breadth of experience and depth of expertise.’
Key clients
Johnson & Johnson
Warner Music Group
Downer
Left Lane Capital
Oji Fibre Solutions
Guangxi Fenglin Wood Industry Group
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Limited
Bridgestone New Zealand Limited
Steel & Tube Holdings
Garmin Inc
Bathurst Resources Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Ngāti Toa on the recent funding and acquisition structure to enable the acquisition of Crown assets with a value of NZ$370 million, as part of Ngāti Toa’s Treaty settlement under the Ngāti Toa Rangatira Claims Settlement Act 2014.
- Advising the board of directors and senior executives of Kiwi Wealth Management Limited, the shares in which were sold by Kiwi Group Holdings Limited through a competitive sale process and acquired by Fisher Funds Limited for $310m.
- Acting for CBRE Limited in relation to its purchase of the business and assets of the Telfer Young Group, New Zealand’s largest independent property valuation and advisory firm.
New Zealand > Data protection and cyber security Tier 2
Trading banks, tech companies and household name brands are among the clients who trust the ‘vastly experienced practitioners’ at Dentons New Zealand with mandates ranging from advising on the implications of New Zealand e-commerce regulations, to advising on compliance with privacy laws and regulatory frameworks such as BS11. Campbell Featherstone and Hayden Wilson oversee matters from the firm’s Wellington office. Featherstone frequently works at the nexus between health information and data privacy, whilst Wilson is a key contact for privacy breach responses. The third co-head Hayley Miller applies her trade in Auckland and is well-placed to advise clients on their use of big data.Practice head(s):
Hayley Miller; Campbell Featherstone; Hayden Wilson
Other key lawyers:
Gunes Haksever
Testimonials
‘Dentons has done work for us in the Privacy and Security compliance space including providing advice on legal compliance and also negotiation of vendor contracts to enable that compliance.’
‘Hayley Miller is excellent, great at drafting and gives really good advice. ’
‘Vastly experienced practitioners in this team, who give practical and timely advice.’
‘Extremely client-focused, they understand our business and our particular commercial sensitivities. They always provide practical, clear advice that we can implement. ’
Key clients
ASB Bank Limited
Amazon
Tourism NZ
Serko
Alibaba
PayPal Inc.
Airbnb
nib nz Limited and nib nz Insurance Limited
Institute of Directors
Snapper Services Limited
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
The Order of St John
HSBC – The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Downer New Zealand
Danone Nutricia New Zealand Limited
BT Mining
Yahoo
AMP
Oji Fibre Solutions
Pact Group
Footlocker
Wellington City Council
Catalyst IT
Bumble
New Zealand > Dispute resolution Tier 2
‘A sizeable team with good breadth and depth’, Dentons New Zealand's national dispute resolution practice is actively involved in disputes spanning a wide range of areas including, but not limited to, civil, commercial, and competition-related cases, as well as construction and infrastructure, corporate and intellectual property law litigation. In the firm’s Auckland office, practice co-head David Campbell, praised for his ‘exceptional advice and strategic guidance’, specialises in commercial and civil litigation, with a particular focus on competition law, pharmaceuticals product liability, and liability insurance. Wellington-based Hayden Wilson also leads the team and is recommended for his experience handling complex commercial and public law disputes; Wilson has appeared as counsel in the Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court and a range of tribunals. The ‘diligent’ senior Amberley James is also noted.Practice head(s):
David Campbell; Hayden Wilson
Other key lawyers:
Linda Clark; James McMillan; Patrick Glennie; Jeremy Bell-Connell; Amberley James
Testimonials
‘Dentons make a point of understanding your business and providing valuable advice that will assist, rather than using a ‘one size fits all’ approach. They have extensive knowledge and experience which is invaluable.’
‘David Campbell provided exceptional advice and strategic guidance throughout a long, drawn out dispute. He creates a functioning environment where the less experienced solicitors can do the majority of the work and his oversight ensures quality work is provided.’
‘A sizeable team with good breadth and depth.’
‘James McMillan has been a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Jeremy Bell-Connell is very capable, especially in private wealth disputes, and good to work with.’
‘Amberley James is a stand-out lawyer. She is diligent, personable and switched-on. She’s the person you want on your team.’
‘David Campbell is one of the best lawyers in New Zealand. He is pragmatic, understands the practical aspects of client requirements, and relates well to all manner of clients. He is a pleasure to deal with and, from the client’s perspective, is solutions focused, which is greatly appreciated.’
Key clients
Glidepath
Medical Council of New Zealand
Engineering New Zealand
Deloitte
Rachel McGregor
ANZ
Calibre Partners
Sarsfield Engineering Limited
New Zealand Forest Owners Association
Callin Auto Japan Limited
Earthquake Commission
New Zealand > Intellectual property Tier 2
Lauded for its ‘excellent knowledge’ and ‘pragmatic’ approach, Dentons New Zealand leverages its extensive global network to advise clients on the full suite of IP matters, encompassing a broad mix of contentious and commercial matters. The practice is steered by the ‘technically excellent’ Jenni Rutter, who is an expert in the commercialisation of IP and brand development for established businesses and start-ups. Key contact Andrew Baker acts for clients across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on agribusiness and healthcare, while senior associate Nadia Ormiston is recommended for her experience in all aspects of trade marks and designs. Charlotte Henley left the firm in August 2023.Practice head(s):
Jenni Rutter
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Baker; Emily Tombs; Chelsea Wong; Nadia Ormiston
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge, proactive, safe pair of hands, trusted, pragmatic.’
‘Jenni Rutter – Very technically excellent, personable, approachable.’
Work highlights
- Won two trade mark opposition proceedings and made new law in New Zealand that will have a long-term impact on the ownership and validity of registered trade marks.
- Filed High Court proceedings for infringement of copyright in software, in a matter involving enforcement actions in New Zealand, the Philippines and the US.
- Took over care of three IP Office proceedings and a High Court proceeding involving allegations of passing off and misleading use of a brand.
New Zealand > Investment funds Tier 2
Dentons New Zealand houses a ‘very supportive and capable team’, noted for its expertise in managed funds, superannuation and assisting offshore funds in relation to New Zealand investments. Counting public entities, fund managers and banks among its key clients, the team is known for its work with clients in the fintech area, with a particular focus on digital financial advice. The practice is jointly steered by Wellington-based partners Catriona Grover and David Ireland. Grover specialises in investment funds, including KiwiSaver, managed funds and superannuation schemes, while Ireland, noted for his ‘excellent technical advice’, is regularly engaged by both large and boutique providers of investment funds and investment management services. Senior associate Mark Schroder has extensive experience in funds management and financial services law.Practice head(s):
Catriona Grover; David Ireland
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Advice is tailored to the client and includes more than just legal interpretation. Advice takes into account relevant guidance and benefits from the team’s industry knowledge and experience. Timeframes are clearly articulated and realistic. Advice is clearly written and digestible. Communication is proactive.’
‘All the team members are approachable and personable. They feel like they are there to help you achieve what you need to. Special mention to Catriona Grover, David Ireland and Mark Schroder.’
‘Very supportive and capable team. Juniors on the team are very capable. Feel they understand my pressures and offer pragmatic advice.’
‘David Ireland is very supportive and pragmatic. Excellent technical advice and able to understand our business. He is able to work with us on technical matters to help the business work through them.’
Key clients
Kiwi Wealth Limited
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
Mercer (N.Z.) Limited
AMP Wealth Management New Zealand Limited
Roger Dickie (N.Z.) Limited
Equity Trustees Limited
Civic Financial Services Limited (‘Civic’) / Local Government Superannuation Trustee Limited
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (‘ Ngāi Tahu ’)/ Whai Rawa Fund Limited
Consilium NZ
Kernel Wealth Limited
Funds Administration New Zealand Limited (FANZ)
The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited
Manchester Unity Friendly Society
Wealthpoint Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Mercer on its takeover of the manager role for Macquarie Investment Funds, previously managed by AMP Capital Investors.
- Provided extensive support on all aspects of the formation of the new Kernel KiwiSaver Plan.
- Assisted Carbonz with all aspects of the establishment of the exchange for the trading of voluntary carbon credits.
New Zealand > Labour and employment Tier 2
Dentons New Zealand is particularly proficient in representing private sector clients, though is likewise well-regarded by aviation, technology, retail, and creative industry clients. Dual qualified in both the UK and New Zealand, James Warren sits at helm the department and is active on whistleblowing, employee relations, compliance, and fraud matters, in addition to the employment aspects of corporate transactions and insolvency; he is based in Auckland where Charlotte Parkhill leverages in-depth knowledge of the Holidays and Human Rights Acts. In Wellington, Renee Butler is a 2022 partner who is already leading a high-end caseload.Practice head(s):
James Warren
Other key lawyers:
Greg Cain; Charlotte Parkhill; Renee Butler
Testimonials
‘The team provides pragmatic, timely advice, and is not afraid to test their thinking rather than adhere blindly to a predetermined strategy for resolving a matter.’
‘We rely on Greg Cain’s understanding of our business and risk appetite, and ability to set out the options and advice in a way that laypeople can readily understand, particularly as we navigate an area of the law in a dispute resolution context we’ve not had a lot of exposure to previously.’
‘James Warren is truly an exceptional partner to work with. Not only is he responsive, but he adapts to meet our requirements. He also demonstrates a willingness to know more about our industry and business environment, which is invaluable.’
‘Greg Cain is very responsive, and I believe provides advice taking account of how we operate; that is, he understands our organisation in terms of the advice he provides.’
‘The team works well together. They are very available and personable with consistency of support and approach.’
‘Team members are quick to respond and breadth of expertise broad.’
‘Thorough and bespoke advice for many and varied requests for advice.’
‘They are very responsive, provide pragmatic advice, and good to work with.’
Key clients
Airways Corporation of New Zealand
Auckland Transport
CBRE
Cognizant
CPB Contractors
Danone Nutricia
Department of Corrections
Downer
George Weston Foods
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Hastings District Council
Inland Revenue Department
James Hardie
JH Whittaker & Sons Ltd
Maritime New Zealand
Ministry for the Environment
Michael Hill International
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ministry of Transport
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
PanPac Forest Products Ltd
The Parliamentary Service
Royal New Zealand Ballet
Sephora
Serco New Zealand Limited
The Health Research Council of New Zealand
The New Zealand Automobile Association
The Order of St John
Tourism New Zealand
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
WorkSafe NZ
WSP New Zealand
Work highlights
- Representing the Department of Corrections in a long-running and high-profile case, where an employee is claiming NZ$1m in damages in connection with mental and physical injuries she suffered during a one of New Zealand’s worst prison riots.
- Acted for CBRE in relation to employment aspects arising from a major transaction involving the purchase of New Zealand’s largest valuation company, TelferYoung.
- Representing WorkSafe NZ in a major employment claim by a former employee who was made redundant.
New Zealand > Projects and resources management (including environment) Tier 2
The environment and planning team at Dentons New Zealand is the premier choice for major clients, such as Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, KiwiRail, Wellington Water Limited and Airbnb. Lauded for its ‘very practical and pragmatic’ approach, the team regularly handles complex infrastructure development projects and is noted for its particular expertise in water infrastructure. The practice is jointly led by Wellington-based Nicky McIndoe and Auckland-based Christina Sheard. McIndore is sought after by clients for her focus on the Resource Management Act, heritage, conservation and public works, and local government legislation relevant to infrastructure. Sheard has expertise obtaining designations and alterations to designations for projects. Paul Buetow is a key port of call for government agencies, local authorities, large principals and contractors in the construction space.Practice head(s):
Nicky Mclndoe; Christina Sheard
Other key lawyers:
Paul Buetow; Ezekiel Hudspith
Testimonials
‘Dentons projects and resource management practice approach is very practical and pragmatic. They are very willing to innovate on how work is resourced, e.g. in a scaleable or targeted way and linking or collaborating on resource management and property elements of projects.’
‘The individuals we work with at Dentons are very personable and easy to work with. They take a pragmatic and practical approach to delivery of the work for us and are solutions focused.’
‘Dentons’ core strength is taking the time to understand the needs of the client and providing fit for purpose legal advice and services. They are excellent collaborators and are able to engage confidently with the wide range of other technical experts involved in resource management and project development.’
‘Dentons’ senior resource management lawyers provide excellent strategic advice and strong leadership to any matter they are involved in.’
‘Nicky McIndoe and Christina Sheard are standouts in this regard.’
‘The Dentons Wellington team is close knit – working together to provide excellent advice.’
‘The team repeatedly and consistently provides excellent service in an efficient and timely manner.’
‘Meetings keep to time, and are efficient – complex submissions are written clearly, in a non-verbose manner.’
Key clients
Airbnb Singapore Private Limited / Airbnb Australia Pty Limited
Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited
ContainerCo (NZL) Limited
Danone Nutricia New Zealand Limited
DB Breweries Limited
Fire and Emergency NZ
Hawke’s Bay Airport
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
iIowa Ltd
KiwiRail
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Ngātiwai Trust Board
Oji Fibre Solutions
Te Rūnanga Ā Iwi Ō Ngāpuhi
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira
Te Waihanga, NZ Infrastructure Commission
Transpower New Zealand Limited
Y’s Corporation Limited (Nishi Sake Selling Company, Japan)
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Whanganui District Council
Wellington City Council
Wellington Water Limited
Work highlights
- Instructed by Waka Kotahi on various issues related to Transmission Gully Project, including amendments to consents, compliance, and new consents required.
- Advising Te Waihanga NZ Infrastructure Commission on the reforms to the Resource Management Act. We also assisted Wellington Water and KiwiRail with their submissions.
- Advised first Wellington Water and then Wellington City Council on a proposed new Sludge Minimisation Facility to be located next to Wellington Airport.
New Zealand > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
The team at Dentons New Zealand is frequently instructed by banks, trade creditors, directors and insolvency practitioners. The practice works closely alongside the firm’s construction and major projects practice to assist with debt recovery and enforcement work and has particular expertise in this area. Auckland-based practice head James McMillan draws on 19 years of experience acting for banks, insolvency practitioners, directors and construction companies. David Shillson and Liz Lim have a corporate focus, specialising in banking and finance matters from the Wellington and Auckland offices, respectively.Practice head(s):
James McMillan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ANZ Bank New Zealand
HSBC
Deloitte
BDO Auckland
Calibre Partners (formerly known as KordaMentha)
KPMG
PwC
Youth Hostel Association New Zealand
Grant Thornton
Heartland Bank
Work highlights
- Acted for liquidators of STA Travel in the High Court application for directions on how to treat refunds of over $400,000 paid to STA Travel by airlines and other travel providers.
- Acted for YHA in its restructuring and refinancing.
- Acted for liquidators in a successful claim against a shareholder resulting in a bankruptcy.
New Zealand > TMT Tier 2
Praised for its ‘responsive and pragmatic’ approach, the team at Dentons New Zealand is noted for its wide-range of capabilities in the full spectrum of TMT matters, which includes advising on matters involving privacy issues, compliance, the procurement and deployment of tech, and e-commerce regulation. Leveraging the firm’s extensive global network, the practice regularly assists international clients on a host of complex tech-related transactions. In Auckland, the ‘excellent and really pragmatic’ Hayley Miller leads the practice. Miller is recommended for her expertise advising on the law relating to the development, use, procurement and deployment of tech, with a particular focus on the launch of SaaS offerings.Practice head(s):
Hayley Miller
Other key lawyers:
Campbell Featherstone; Gunes Haksever
Testimonials
‘Dentons are really outcome-driven, they are very responsive and pragmatic.’
‘Hayley Miller is excellent and really pragmatic. She is quick to distil issues and very apt at suggesting useful resolutions. She is a very practical lawyer and good strategist in the context of commercial negotiations.’
Key clients
ASB Bank Limited
Amazon
Tourism NZ
Serko
Cognizant
PayPal Inc.
Airbnb
nib nz Limited and nib nz Insurance Limited
Optus Satellite Pty Limited
Snapper Services Limited
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
The Order of St John
HSBC – The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Downer New Zealand
Danone Nutricia New Zealand Limited
Unison Networks Limited
Airways Corporation of NZ
Centrality Investments Limited
Wellington City Council
Qualmark NZ
Police Health Plan
St John New Zealand
Xerra Earth Observation Institute Limited
Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Warner Music Group
Left Lane Capital Partners II Aggregator LP
BT Mining
Work highlights
New Zealand > Banking and finance Tier 3
With a diverse roster of large corporates and financial institutions on its books, the ‘very strong’ team at Dentons New Zealand handles a range of matters, spanning property and construction financing to securitisation and asset-backed financing. The practice also has a notable track record advising on complex cross-border transactions. Leading the team is the ‘pragmatic, quick and efficient’ Liz Lim, who is regularly engaged by banks, borrowers, issuers, and corporate trustees on the full host of mandates. Pauline Ho is noted for her extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of financial security agreements, both for debtors and secured parties.Practice head(s):
Liz Lim
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They simply go the extra mile and seek constructive feedback to promote growth at completion of a job.’
‘Liz Lim is reliable, helpful, professional, timely. Collaborative approach.’
‘The team are all capable of answering queries and work well together on various tasks. They are great at bringing in other specialists internally if required.’
‘Liz Lim is very approachable, provides clear advice and explains points in a clear manner for clients to understand.’
‘They are a very strong and experienced B&F team that can handle the full range of B&F transactions, from development, leveraged acquisition, and project finance.’
‘The team is very capable and responsive with quick turn around times.’
‘Vast experience and consistency in delivering and answering questions.’
‘Liz Lim is great to work with; pragmatic, quick and efficient, and personable, she gets the job done quickly.’
Dentons New Zealand > Firm Profile
Dentons, is part of the world’s largest global law firm, and a leading law firm in New Zealand. A firm that embraces change and has unparalleled access to legal expertise in over 80 countries. Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. The challenges that our clients are navigating and the opportunities they are advancing are changing at an accelerated pace. This is why we offer more than legal insight, we help you find business solutions to achieve your goals.
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Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Construction & Major Projects | Brendan Cash | brendan.cash@dentons.com | +64 4 915 0780 |
Construction & Major Projects | Paul Buetow | paul.buetow@dentons.com | +64 9 375 1114 |
Corporate/Commercial | Chris Parke | chris.parke@dentons.com | +64 9 375 1157 |
Corporate/Commercial | David Shillson | david.shillson@dentons.com | +64 4 498 0890 |
Dispute Resolution | David Campbell | david.campbell@dentons.com | +64 9 375 1115 |
Government and Regulatory | Hayden Wilson | hayden.wilson@dentons.com | +64 4 915 0782 |
Employment | Charlotte Parkhill | charlotte.parkhill@dentons.com | +64 9 914 7259 |
Employment | Greg Cain | greg.cain@dentons.com | +64 4 916 0963 |
Environment and Planning | Nicky McIndoe | nicky.mcindoe@dentons.com | +64 4 915 0818 |
Environment and Planning | Christina Sheard | christina.sheard@dentons.com | +64 9 375 1185 |
Financial Markets | David Ireland | david.ireland@dentons.com | +64 4 498 0840 |
Financial Markets | Catriona Grover | catriona.grover@dentons.com | +64 4 498 0816 |
Intellectual Property | Jenni Rutter | jenni.rutter@dentons.com | +64 9 914 7251 |
Real Estate | Matthew Ockleston | matthew.ockleston@dentons.com | +64 9 915 3350 |
Restructuring and Insolvency | James McMillan | james.mcmillan.nz@dentons.com | +64 9 375 1154 |
Technology and Innovation | Hayley Miller | hayley.miller@dentons.com | +64 9 915 3366 |
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