Chapman Tripp houses a ‘highly cross-functional and collaborative’ practice, noted for its experience in legislative and regulatory issues, and approval processes. The team has a diverse roster of blue-chip clients within the energy and natural resources space on its books, and the ability to handle large-scale infrastructure projects, as well as matters involving traditional and alternative project structures. The practice is spearheaded by Luke Hinchey, Paula Brosnahan , Mark Reese and Hamish Bolland. Hinchey leads the environment, planning and resource management practice, regularly acting on major urban development infrastructure projects. Brosnahan heads the infrastructure, construction and major projects practice alongside Reese, whilst Bolland leads the construction practice and is recommended for his experience on large-scale projects. Key contact Jo Appleyard continues to play a lead role in advising on the environmental and resource management aspects of natural resources, irrigation and infrastructure projects.
Testimonials
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‘The firm is highly cross-functional and collaborative. There are experts in energy, sustainability, projects, environmental permitting and resource management all readily accessible for complex engagements such as renewable energy projects. They come together in a way that is seamless for the client.’
‘Lauren Curtayne and Kishan Gunatunga are stand-outs from the energy side of the firm. They understand the energy landscape and key players in New Zealand extremely well. Their depth and breadth of knowledge makes them hard to beat on most energy engagements.'
Key clients
- Auckland International Airport Limited
- Christchurch International Airport Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Island Green Power on its fast-track referral and resource consent applications for solar developments in the Waikato District.
- Acting for FRV, a leading utility-scale solar farms developer, asset owner and renewable energy platform, who has partnered with Genesis Energy in a joint venture to develop up to 500MW of solar projects mainly in the North Island of New Zealand over the next five years.