Construction and Infrastructure

As one of New Zealand's leading national Construction and Infrastructure teams, we advise government and statutory authorities, local government, contractors and subcontractors, commercial and institutional property owners and investors on the planning, delivery, and operation of major projects across the full asset life cycle.

What we do

Our experience spans infrastructure, energy, commercial, and residential developments. We are recognised for our role as embedded project counsel, providing clear, pragmatic advice during delivery to keep projects on track and disputes under control.

We focus on outcomes: advice that is technically precise and commercially pragmatic, giving clients the certainty they need to deliver complex projects on time and on budget.

We can help with:

  • Contracts and procurement – drafting and negotiating the full suite of project documentation, from design & build, PPPs and EPC contracts to alliance, joint venture, and collaboration arrangements. We design procurement strategies that achieve clear risk allocation and workable delivery models.
  • Project counsel and risk management – embedded support during delivery, with real-time guidance on programming, scope, performance, and cost management. We align contractual frameworks with operational reality to safeguard outcomes and relationships.
  • Dispute resolution – representing clients in adjudications, arbitrations, expert determinations, and litigation. Our approach is commercially driven, focused on securing practical results without unnecessary disruption.

Key people

Aimee Abplanalp

Aimee Abplanalp

Lawyer

Auckland
Annabelle McCulloch

Annabelle McCulloch

Lawyer

Christchurch
Amy Rutherford

Amy Rutherford

Partner

Wellington
Anna Hickmott

Anna Hickmott

Senior Associate

Auckland
Anthony Staples

Anthony Staples

Partner

Barry Walker

Barry Walker

AML Coordinator

Ben Bowen

Ben Bowen

Lawyer

Christchurch
Ben Stradwick

Ben Stradwick

Lawyer

Auckland
Brigid McArthur

Brigid McArthur

Partner

Wellington
Charlotte Gambrill

Charlotte Gambrill

Lawyer

Wellington
Clifton Lin

Clifton Lin

Principal

Auckland
Deborah Gardiner

Deborah Gardiner

Personal Assistant

Emily Sue

Emily Sue

Law Clerk

Auckland
Erica Dysart

Erica Dysart

Lawyer

Auckland
Francelle Lupis

Francelle Lupis

Partner

Auckland
Genevieve Bowler

Genevieve Bowler

Lawyer

Auckland

Projects

Family Law Solutions

Family Law Solutions

Family Law Solutions
Legal Consultation Services

Legal Consultation Services

Legal Consultation Services