With particular strength in infrastructure projects, Simpson Grierson advises clients on a broad spectrum of project work, including transport, utilities, renewable energy, telecoms, and property matters. The firm also possesses expertise on environmental law and is accustomed to handling resource management issues for private and public clients. Environmental expert Bill Loutit, district planning specialist Padraig McNamara, the energy and infrastructure focused Matt Conway, and planning specialist Sarah Scott jointly manage the team. Michael Weatherall regularly supports clients with construction-related matters, while Mike Wakefield advises on local government and regulatory issues.
Testimonials
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‘Individual lawyers are responsive and sagacious. The practice as a whole are professional, tech advanced, and reliable. A great addition to in-house practice.’
‘Sarah Scott is practical, knowledgeable and collaborative. She is instrumental to our strategy and presents quality work.'
Key clients
- Auckland Light Rail Limited
- Auckland Transport
Work highlights
- Acting for Auckland Transport and the Eastern Busway Alliance in resource consent applications, Notices of Requirements, and the acquisition of land to enable the development of the Eastern Busway Project.
- Acting for Beachlands South Limited, an exciting private plan change in east Auckland to create a new community, with nearly 3,000 more homes, a new school, and an employment hub.