Lane Neave houses ‘a leading South Island resource management practice’, well-regarded for its ability to provide strategic advice and representation on complex projects. The team advises on mandates ranging from large-scale commercial, industrial and residential property development, to infrastructure projects and cultural, coastal, conservation and tourism issues. The team is spearheaded by Joshua Leckie who has extensive experience across a range of projects and resource management processes, regularly advising on the development of large-scale projects.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very experienced in the area of mining in New Zealand and consenting mining projects.'
- 'The access directly to partners is much valued.’
‘A deep practical understanding of our business, a good sense of humour meaning that even when the pressure is on we can still crack a joke or two.’
‘A leading South Island resource management practice.'
‘Joshua absolutely knows his stuff.'
‘Clear work strategies, highly professional, attention to detail, high work ethic, excellent communication, fast and efficient service, and overall, excellent people and client skills.'
‘Joshua Leckie consistently provides sound and pragmatic advice which I value.'
‘Joshua is an exceptional lawyer with great care for his clients. He is always available for quick questions, perceptive to our needs, and goes the extra mile to ensure we feel confident and fully informed of the legal analysis and risks.'
Key clients
- Bathurst Resources Limited and BT Mining Limited
- Woolworths New Zealand Limited
- Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
- KiwiRail Holdings Limited
- Cardrona Alpine Resort Limited
- Remarkables Station Limited
- University of Otago
- Bluesky Pastures Limited
- Shundi Queenstown Limited
- Kapiti Retail Holdings Limited
- Blackthorn Limited
- Trojan Holdings Limited
- Williams Corporation Limited
- Joval Family Wines (NZ) Limited
- Stewart Family Assets Limited
- Wanaka A Trust
- B Property Group Limited
- NZ Ski Limited
- 100WPS Limited
- Larksbay New Zealand Family Trust
- Real Journeys Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Bathurst Coal Limited on the consenting of the closure of the Canterbury Coal Mine.
- Acted University of Otago in relation to the successful grant of consent and development of their Hākitekura Project. Hākitekura is the redevelopment of gifted land into an academic retreat and conference facility in Jacks Point, Queenstown.
- Advised and represented Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in the development of the Marlborough Environmental Plan.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joshua Leckie