Russell McVeagh regularly assists clients in the development, infrastructure, electricity, and natural resources sector on their projects and resource management issues. Within infrastructure particularly, the firm is experienced in energy, transport, ports utilities, and telecoms matters. It is also well-versed in procurement, planning, and environment laws and procedures. The team is led by Daniel Minhinnick, Mei-Fern Johnson, and Michael Loan. Minhinnick is an expert in contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental matters, whilst Johnson advises on corporate and commercial matters. The ‘outstanding’ Allison Arthur-Young and Lauren Rapley bolster the team further.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Incredibly solutions focussed and really switched on in terms of what was happening in the industry and with central government.’
‘Allison Arthur-Young goes above and beyond, stepping in at short notice to a hearing. Stand out skill of connecting very quickly with aggrieved members of the public speaking in opposition, establishing a relationship and getting a clear idea of the actual points of contention.'
Key clients
- KiwiRail
- Auckland International Airport
Work highlights
- Advised Auckland Airport on planning approvals for a longer second runway at Auckland Airport.
- Advising Meridian Energy on its proposed project to build a world-first hydrogen project which could be one of the largest hydrogen facilities in the world.