The ‘well-respected’ team at Buddle Findlay specialises in environmental, resource management, and Māori law. The firm provides further expertise on corporate transactions, financing, foreign investment, competition law, and construction. Its industry experience includes energy, water, transport, and housing development matters. Paul Beverley, a specialist in resource management planning and consenting, and Jennifer Caldwell, a litigator with experience before the Environment Court and High Court, spearhead the team. David Allen advises on transport and energy matters, whilst David Randal strengthens the urban developments and roading showing. Peter Owles and Mathew Gribben are also of note.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A strength of the team is how they create an inclusive solutions focused team dynamic incorporating other technical disciplines, that strives to achieve outcomes that exceed client expectations.’
‘Practical, timely and well articulated advice on technically complex resource management matters.’
Key clients
- New Zealand Parks Leaders Forum Incorporated
- Whanganui Port Limited Partnership
Work highlights
- Acting for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Auckland Transport as legal participants in the Supporting Growth Alliance, a five-seven year programme of work to identify and obtain route protection approvals for new and upgraded transport networks throughout greater Auckland.
- Acting for Auckland Light Rail Ltd in the detailed business case, consenting and property acquisition work for the Auckland Light Rail project from Auckland City through to Auckland International Airport.