Janine Stewart > MinterEllisonRuddWatts > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile
MinterEllisonRuddWatts Offices
PWC TOWER, 15 CUSTOMS STREET WEST
PO BOX 105 249
AUCKLAND 1143
New Zealand
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Janine Stewart
Work Department
Construction and Infrastructure
Position
Partner and Co-head of Construction and Infrastructure
Career
Janine is a specialist construction, property, and projects disputes lawyer. A sought-after industry commentator and adviser, she is passionate about shaping the construction industry and legal landscape in New Zealand.
Janine acts mainly for principals and consultants, but also advises other participants in the construction and property industry. Her clients include Metlifecare and Generus Living (major New Zealand retirement village owners and operators) and international corporations such as AECOM.
Languages
English
Memberships
Trustee, Mercy Ships NZ (former Chair)
Member, Institute of Directors New Zealand
Former Member, Building Advisory Panel to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) (2017-2022)
Member, Society of Construction Law New Zealand
Education
LLB, BA (Psychology), University of Auckland
Lawyer Rankings
New Zealand > Real estate and construction
(Leading individuals: Real estate and construction)MinterEllisonRuddWatts‘ practice is home to a team praised as ‘masters of the field in construction law‘, with a depth of expertise in advising on complex disputes and prominent infrastructure projects. Janine Stewart leads on the construction side, with ‘excellent skills and experience in construction litigation‘. Stephen Price and Travis Tomlinson are also key contacts for disputes work, and Tomlinson is well known for his infrastructure and energy expertise. Sarah Sinclair is eminent in the market for her track record in advising on the country’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, and Mark Crosbie advises on the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects. Head of the firm’s property offering, David Gilbert, handles acquisitions, developments and leasing for public and private sector clients. Andrew Monteith fields extensive experience in advising commercial and infrastructure property matters; Amanda Spratt‘s workload includes acquisitions and disposals, developments, forestry, insolvency, and property finance; and Holly Hill focuses on sustainability issues. Ross Pickmere has retired from practice.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals: Real estate and construction New Zealand > Real estate and construction
- Real estate and construction New Zealand
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance
- Competition law
- Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Investment funds
- Labour and employment
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Transport (rail, road, air and sea)
- Projects and resources management (including environment)
- Real estate and construction
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax
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