Tompkins Wake regularly assists clients, both public and private, with a broad range of project types, including rural infrastructure, public transport, water, and development projects. The firm is also expert in transaction assistance, resource management, and local government law, including consenting application processes. Theresa Le Bas is co-head of practice, advising on matters relating to the Resource Management Act 1991. Fellow practice head Bridget Parham is an expert on environmental law. Wendy Embling supports both local authority and private sector clients.
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Key clients
- Waikato District Council
- Rotorua Lakes Council
- Waipā District Council
- Kaipara District Council
- South Waikato District Council
Work highlights
- Represented three Councils in the Waikato area in implementing Central Government-directed intensification plan changes to District Plans.
- Advised Waikato District Council on numerous appeals to the Environment Court against decisions made on the Proposed Waikato District Plan.
- Advised Kaipara District Council on its current District Plan review, resulting in notification of a new proposed district plan in the near future.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Theresa Le Bas, Bridget Parham