Dentons New Zealand

Construction and Infrastructure

Partner

Stuart is co-leader of New Zealand’s largest specialised construction and major projects team. He advises national and international clients on how to ensure a successful project and specialises in resolving disputes.

Stuart works with clients involved in a wide range of projects, from standalone residential developments to large infrastructure projects in the civil, transport, water, electricity and telecommunications sectors. He has expert experience in resolving multi-party claims and in dealing with disputes involving leaky buildings.

Stuart co-wrote the New Zealand Law Society’s submissions to the select committees dealing with the numerous amendments to the Building Act and the CCA. Stuart identified, and with CCNZ lobbied MBIE for the change to the Construction Contracts Amendment Act 2015 clarifying that the new retentions regime should not apply to all current contracts as at 31 March 2017.

Before he became a lawyer Stuart spent a number of years working as a registered electrician then completed a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering. His hands-on experience means he can give you practical, pragmatic advice to resolve any issues that arise during your project. If a dispute is unavoidable he can represent you at mediation, in adjudication, arbitration, or, if necessary, in court.

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Member and President of the Society of Construction Law NZ Member of Engineering NZ Associate member Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of NZ Member of Infrastructure NZ Member and Auckland branch executive of Civil Contractors NZ

LLB (Hons) University of Waikato (1996), NZCE, Waikato Polytechnic (1989), Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (1996)