Buddle Findlay fields a department comprised of lawyers with corporate, environmental, resource management, commercial, banking, competition and Māori law expertise. The team, which is predominantly focused on the road and rail industries, advises on a broad-range of mandates including regulation, policy, resource management and property, through to commercial, construction, employment and procurement law. Based in Auckland, environmental litigator Jennifer Caldwell co-leads the team alongside Paul Beverley, a Wellington lawyer with a formidable track record in resource management planning and consenting processes. Tom Bennett is likewise based in Auckland, where he specialises in procurement, local government and construction affairs.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Tom Bennett is technically brilliant, and his calm yet unyielding demeanor is effective is negotiations.’
‘The Buddle Findlay team are deeply committed to supporting great transport outcomes and are trusted advisors who can be relied on to provide strategic guidance as well as sound legal services on transport projects. ’
Key clients
- Auckland Transport
- Auckland Council
Work highlights
- Acting for Auckland Light Rail Ltd (together with Simpson Grierson) on the detailed business case, consenting and property acquisition work for the Auckland Light Rail project from Auckland City through to Auckland International Airport.
- Acting for the Let's Get Wellington Moving partners on their proposed Transformational Programme, a generational transport initiative to shape Wellington, incorporating a new Mass Rapid Transit system, new tunnels, and other significant improvements to the urban state highway network.