Buddle Findlay
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Praised for its ‘depth of expertise’ and ’excellent strategic advice’, Buddle Findlay boasts a stellar market reputation for its high-quality environment and resource management practice. With offices in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch, the team is noted for its expertise in Māori law, transport and water management, and regularly assists clients on large-scale infrastructure projects. The team is jointly led by the ‘excellent’ Jennifer Caldwell and Paul Beverley. Caldwell, lauded for her ’exceptional leadership skills and strategic oversight’, has extensive experience as a strategic adviser and specialist litigator in the Environment Court and High Court, whilst Beverley is recommended for his expertise in Māori law. Key contact Peter Owles is well-regarded for his projects and infrastructure development work and senior associate Matthew Gribben is routinely involved in some of the firm’s largest infrastructure projects.
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‘The team has a depth of expertise. They provide excellent strategic advice and have an excellent knowledge of our business. They raise potential issues and opportunities with us at an early stage.’
‘Jennifer Caldwell is an excellent critical thinker.’
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Key clients
- Auckland Light Rail
- Let's Get Wellington Moving
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Work highlights
- Acting for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 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 (together with Simpson Grierson) on the detailed business case, consenting and property acquisition work for the Auckland Light Rail project from Auckland City through to Auckland International Airport.
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