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Bell Gully’s projects team advised the government of Aceh in Indonesia on the world’s first carbon deal for avoided deforestation, a $755m project. It advised Auckland Regional Holdings on a multimillion-dollar Sea+City waterfront development project in 2008; and Meridian Energy on a large wind farm electricity generation project worth $2bn. Clients commend Andrew Beatson’s exceptional track record and ‘clear, accurate and appropriate’ advice. Garry Downs provides ‘timely, high-quality’ advice.
Clients praise Russell McVeagh’s projects team for delivering an ‘exceptional’ service. The practice has a good reputation and is often the first port of call for its clients for projects work, which suggests that the practice will continue to blossom despite Paul Majurey’s departure in 2009. A highlight in renewable energy projects for the practice in 2009 was acting for Watercare with regard to a project to restore quarried land on Puketutu Island. The practice has also worked on projects to develop airports, including acting on behalf of Paraparaumu Airport concerning its proposed development worth NZ$750m. Christian Whata provides ‘sound, practical advice’.
Buddle Findlay’s projects practice is recommended for the quality of its individual lawyers. The practice was instructed by Contact Energy on three major projects in 2008, including the Te Mihi Geothermal Power Station, the Waitahora Windfarm and the NZ$1bn Hauauru Ma Raki Wind Farm.
Chancery Green comes ‘highly commended’ by clients for providing an ‘excellent’ level of service. The practice has acted on a number of renewable energy projects, including advising Mighty River Power on Turitea Wind Farm since 2007, and obtaining designation for the New Zealand Refining Company’s Whangarel to Auckland pipeline. Karen Price, Jason Welsh and Mark Sly are picked out as ‘go-to’ lawyers in this field.
Chapman Tripp’s projects practice is recommended for its ‘expertise and quality of advice’. The team acted for Meridian Energy to gain consent for the NZ$1bn North Bank Tunnel Scheme. Suzanne Janissen and Vernon Rive, both based in Auckland, are picked out by clients.
Kensington Swan’s projects practice advised Mighty River Power on several projects during 2008-09, including the purchase of Maui gas from Vector and the purchase of Kupe energy. The six-partner practice also acted as prime negotiator for the Ngati Toa Rangatira regarding deeds of a settlement leading the Ngati Toa to receive NZ$120.9m.
Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is recommended for its ‘strong, commercially orientated service’. The practice is acting on behalf of the 50MW Taharoa Windfarm to secure the go-ahead for the project. The practice also acted for Advanced Metering Services and Pike River Coal in 2008 and 2009. Andrew Montieth provides ‘excellent commercial property-related advice’.
Simpson Grierson’s projects practice recently acted for Transpower New Zealand regarding the NZ$800m North Island Grid upgrade project. The practice is also acting for Auckland City Council concerning a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of waterfront land. The team has advised on several other development and redevelopment projects including advising Austral Pacific on the Cheal oil and gas field project.