Often advising public sector entities on major infrastructure transformations, MinterEllisonRuddWatts  is proficient in overseas real estate investment and transactions. Janine Stewart and Mark Crosbie jointly lead the firm’s construction offering from Auckland, Stewart is versed in construction litigation, and Crosbie is knowledgeable of project structuring. Sarah Sinclair and Andrew Monteith are well-regarded in the infrastructure sector, while Stephen Price is experienced in PPPs. David Gilbert leads the real estate team and is skilled at property acquisitions, developments, and leasing, and Holly Hill is informed in commercial leasing.

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Testimonials

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'Minter Ellison has a very strong construction practice, probably one of the best in the country. They are well resourced and one of the view teams capable of running large complex pieces of high value litigation.’
‘The construction team at Minter Ellison are leaders in their field of practice. I work regularly with the litigation team, including Stephen Price and Matthew Ferrier. I have absolute faith in their robust technical and strategic advice which has led to some excellent results.'
'I would not hesitate to recommend the Minter Ellison team for any building defects claim, particularly large-scale complex matters.'
‘The team gives technically-excellent legal advice across all areas of real estate. What sets them apart from other real estate teams in large corporate law firms is the practical nature of their advice. They focus on the issues that matter to me and offer solutions or options that show they have listened to what I need, and fully understand the wider commercial context.'
'They present their advice clearly, succinctly, and often in innovative formats which make it much easier to digest. This team is exceptionally client-focused. They check in on progress on our matters even after the deal is done, and send through updates and alerts on legal developments of interest.'
'They are also more innovative than other real estate teams I have worked with, having embraced automation before most other law firms to streamline due diligence processes and provide their advice more efficiently.’
‘Stephen Price is very talented, he is an absolute stand out. Stephen has considerable construction experience, and provides well considered, and strategic legal advice. He is a very skilled advocate, with an encyclopaedic memory of cases and procedure.’
'Matthew Ferrier is a considered and thorough adviser. He understands his clients' needs and makes himself available at all times, which is much appreciated.'

Key clients

Aquila Capital Renewables
Auckland Council | Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau
Channel Infrastructure
Cooper and Company
Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
Fulton Hogan
Generus Living Group
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Jacobs New Zealand
Kiwi Property Group
Livingstone Building
Mercury Energy
Metlifecare
Ministry for Primary Industries | Manatū Ahu Matua
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | Hīkina Whakatutuki
Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture
Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka
Pan Pac Forest Products
Rau Paenga | Crown Infrastructure Delivery
Reading Cinemas
Ruakura Port
SMC Construction
Tait International
Unispace
Wellington Gateway Partnership
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited / Arawata Assets Limited
Argosy Property Limited
Bupa Care Services New Zealand Limited
IKEA New Zealand Limited
Kinetic Tco Pty Limited
Kiwi Property Group
Macquarie Bank Limited
Metlifecare Limited
Milford Asset Management
New Zealand Government
Pan Pac Forest Products Limited
Precinct Properties Holdings Limited
Queenstown Lakes District Council
Synlait Milk Limited
Westpac (NZ) Investments Ltd
Z Energy Limited

Work highlights

Acting for Te Whatu Ora - Taranaki on the procurement, contracting, and project delivery of the multi-stage redevelopment of Taranaki Base Hospital.
Acting for Kiwi Property Group on all of its construction projects.
Representing Auckland Council on a significant part of its defective building litigation.

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