Paul Buetow
Dentons New Zealand
Dentons New Zealand
Client SatisfactionWith a team that is ‘very experienced in resource management’, Dentons New Zealand is at home advising on the reform of New Zealand’s resource management system. It is also well-placed to advise on all issues arising through a project’s lifecycle, including on finance, corporate, and property issues. The firm’s construction specialisation is of particular note, as is its energy expertise. The team is led by three partners: specialist construction lawyer Paul Buetow, environment and planning expert Nicky McIndoe, and resource management advisor Christina Sheard. Ezekiel Hudspith focuses on energy and natural resources.
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Testimonials
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- 'Nicky McIndoe and Ezekiel Hudspith are expert negotiators, have exceptional attention to detail and are incredibly reliable. They are effective at fostering these skills in their associates (including Liam Bullen) and wider team.'
- 'I've observed a respectful and positive team culture.'
‘Highly professional, personalised legal services. Able to deliver to deadlines and collaborate effectively with the client's team.’
‘Nicky McIndoe is highly customer- and outcome-focussed, positive in all her dealings with us, brings a wealth of experience and is well connected within the RMA environment in the region and in New Zealand.'
'Nicky McIndoe's support staff and fellow partners are also of a high quality and provide great support for various aspects of a project.’
‘The team are very experienced in resource management matters; I'm confident they can advise on any matter that our teams need support on.’
‘They step into the shoes of in-house counsel seamlessly and manage legal matters with ease. They are respectful of others and respected by others.’
Key clients
- Airbnb Singapore Private Limited
- Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited
- Bathurst Resources Limited
- BT Mining Limited
- ContainerCo (NZL) Limited
- Danone Nutricia New Zealand Limited
- DB Breweries Limited
- Fire and Emergency NZ
- Hawke’s Bay Airport Limited
- Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
- Horokiwi Quarry Limited
- iIowa Ltd
- KiwiRail
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Te Waihanga, NZ Infrastructure Commission
- Transpower New Zealand Limited
- Y’s Corporation Limited
- NZ Transport Agency
- Whanganui District Council
- Wellington City Council
Work highlights
- Advising NZTA on the Transmission Gully Project.
- Advising Te Waihanga NZ Infrastructure Commission on the reforms to the Resource Management Act and related Fast Track Approvals legislation.
- Advised first Wellington Water and then Wellington City Council on a proposed new Sludge Minimisation Facility to be located next to Wellington Airport.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Nicky McIndoe
Dentons New ZealandPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Buetow, Nicky McIndoe, Christina Sheard