With ‘excellent knowledge of the legal market’, Chapman Tripp has grown its construction disputes offering, as well as large-scale renewable energy matters. The firm is also experienced in transport, minerals, water waste, and oil and gas projects. It advises on all aspects of projects, including finance, tax, and litigation issues. Luke Hinchey is experienced in advising on environmental law mandates. Paula Brosnahan and Mark Reese are infrastructure and construction experts, and Hamish Bolland bolsters the construction expertise of the department further. Lauren Curtayne assists clients with energy matters, and Jo Appleyard is noted for her infrastructure knowledge.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent knowledge of the market, highly responsive.’
‘Lauren Curtayne is technically very good and great at pulling different teams together.’
Key clients
- Auckland International Airport Limited
- Christchurch International Airport Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Christchurch International Airport Limited, the second largest airport in New Zealand, on a proposed 150 megawatt solar farm on approximately 300 hectares of land adjacent to the airport.
- Advised Eastland Generation Limited on a complex transaction for the development and option to purchase a 50MW geothermal power station from Ormat Technologies Inc.