‘Responsive, timely, reassuring and engaging’, the team at Russell McVeagh has demonstrable expertise advising on procurement, development, planning and environmental issues across a myriad of sectors and industries, including energy, transport, ports, utilities and telecoms. In Auckland, the ’responsive’ Daniel Minhinnick leads the firm’s environment, planning and natural resources practice, and is noted for his experience in contentious and non-contentious matters therein. Environmental specialist Allison Arthur-Young focuses on development and large-scale infrastructure projects, whilst Simon Pilkinton is recommended for his experience in the water, wastewater, municipal waste and port sectors. The Wellington office is home to Mei Fern Johnson who is chiefly recognised for her advising on complex commercial contracting.
Testimonials
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‘It's a pleasure working with the team at Russell McVeagh, they are always responsive, timely, reassuring and engaging. The work they undertake is always to the highest quality and makes doing my job so much easier.’
‘I work most closely with Daniel Minhinnick, he is always responsive making time for my queries especially if they are urgent, providing me with sound and quality advice. I so value the part he plays in making me successful in my role.’
'They do a great job. They are very committed to getting the best for the client.'
Key clients
- KiwiRail
- Auckland International Airport
- Woolworths
- Stevenson Group
- Ports of Auckland
- Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated (ATRI)
- Watercare
- Infratec
- Waste Management New Zealand (WMNZ)
- Hutt City Council
- Summerset Retirement Villages
- Fonterra
- WEL Networks
- Spark
- Mobil Oil New Zealand Ltd
- Rotorua Airport
- Invercargill Airport
- Nelson Airport
- Bunnings
- Dow
- Goodman
- Tauranga Crossing
Work highlights
- Advised NZ Government on the establishment and roll out of satellite technology in conjunction with the Australian Government, unlocking more than $7.6bn in economic benefits for industries in both countries.
- Advised QIC Private Capital on its acquisition of 50% of Vector Limited's New Zealand and Australian metering business.
- Advising Television New Zealand in relations to an appeal brought against the Broadcasting Standards Authority relating to the use of pixelated technology and images of individuals on news broadcasts in New Zealand. It is the first time this has been considered by the New Zealand courts.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Minhinnick, Mei Fern Johnson