Ms Katrina Van Houtte > Dentons New Zealand > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile
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Ms Katrina Van Houtte
Work Department
Construction and Dispute Resolution
Position
Partner
Career
Katrina is a leading construction and dispute resolution lawyer and co-leads our Major Projects and Construction team in Auckland.
Katrina is a projects specialist and advises clients on all legal matters during the life cycle of a project’s delivery, from procurement and contract negotiations, to improving the commercial performance of a project and resolving complex disputes. Katrina also advises clients on other commercial disputes.
Katrina re-joined Dentons in July 2019 after spending a number of years in as a senior member of the in-house legal team at Fletcher Building, one of New Zealand’s largest construction companies. This real world experience, particularly during a challenging period in the vertical construction sector, means that Katrina brings a unique perspective to delivering external legal services. Katrina’s practical and commercial approach delivers excellent outcomes and is highly sought-after by the firm’s clients.
Katrina is a well-regarded industry leader. She sits on the Board of Infrastructure New Zealand, New Zealand’s leading infrastructure member association and is a member of the Accord Steering Group, the governing body for the Construction Sector Accord (a partnership between the New Zealand Government and the construction industry, formed to transform the construction sector).
Languages
English
Memberships
Accord Steering Group, Construction Sector Accord, 2022 – present
Board member, Infrastructure New Zealand, 2021 – present
Standards Committee Member, New Zealand Law Society, 2018 – 2021
Member, Society of Construction Law, 2015 – present
Education
University of Melbourne, 2012, Master of Laws
University of Auckland, 2005, Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
University of Auckland, 2005, Bachelor of Arts
Admitted: Barrister and Solicitor, High Court of New Zealand, 2006
Lawyer Rankings
New Zealand > Real estate and construction
At Dentons New Zealand, Stuart Robertson heads up the construction team, and is noted for his expertise in advising on disputes in the space. Paul Buetow has substantial experience in handling infrastructure mandates concerning road, rail, water, and energy projects, and Brendan Cash represents clients in contentious work up to Supreme Court level. On the real estate side, practice head Michelle Hill represents multinational clients in commercial real estate matters from the Auckland office, and Matthew Ockleston is active in work involving acquisitions of land for public infrastructure projects. Katrina Van Houtte, Paul Holth and Ish Fraser are key names to note. Buddle Findlay departed the team to join Buddle Findlay in November 2023.