Hesketh Henry

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Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Their approach to appointing experts is excellent. The team are open to suggestions, and they recognise the value in finding the answer to the question rather than manufacturing a value for strategic positioning.'
• 'Nick is a considered and diligent lawyer. He is open to suggestions and is willing to pivot the approach without the rigidity that is commonplace in the legal industry. The overriding strength Nick holds is his knowledge of construction. To my mind, this places him and his practice front and centre in the NZ market for complex construction disputes.'
• 'The partners and associates all understand practically what's involved in the Construction & Civil Works industries. It's vital to have professionals who can understand the nuances of these industries, particularly so when cases become adversarial.'
• 'Specialist construction knowledge from the contractor's perspective.'
• 'Nick Gillies is approachable, helpful, has excellent industry knowledge and gives pertinent advice. Glen Holm-Hansen is hard working with excellent industry knowledge and measured advice.'
• 'Hesketh Henry is a stand out in the New Zealand market for its construction litigation practice. The team is a devastating combination of clever practitioners who know the law inside out, aligned with practical and commercially robust thinkers who devise clear and effective strategies for their clients.'
• 'Nick Gillies is an outstanding construction litigator. He combines excellent technical skills with strong commercial acumen. He is also terrific to work with and has a first rate knowledge of the construction market.'
• 'The construction team at Hesketh Henry punches above its weight. It is truly client-focused and easy to work with.'
• 'Nick Gillies is fantastic. He is a super-smart black letter lawyer who brings pragmatism to his advice.'

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