Stephen Price > MinterEllisonRuddWatts > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile

MinterEllisonRuddWatts
PWC TOWER, 15 CUSTOMS STREET WEST
PO BOX 105 249
AUCKLAND 1143
New Zealand

Work Department

Construction and Infrastructure

Position

Partner

Career

Stephen is recognised as one of the top construction lawyers in New Zealand. He is an expert in managing the delivery of large-scale construction projects. A senior trial and appellate advocate, he is sought after for his ability to resolve the most complicated and critical construction disputes.

Stephen works with all parties across the construction sector. He has specific experience in major horizontal and vertical infrastructure projects, such as public private partnerships (PPPs), power stations and roading projects.

Often partnering with clients from the outset of a project, Stephen works proactively to maximise their interests. He is part of the core team involved in the delivery of Transmission Gully for the Wellington Gateway Partnership. He acts as lead counsel for the board and is regularly consulted on legal, project relationship, and risk issues.

As a distinguished construction litigator, Stephen is called upon when the stakes are high. He advises on strategically sensitive contractual disputes involving claims for variations, delays/disruption, and non-compliant works. He has extensive advocacy experience at all court levels, in arbitrations, and other dispute resolution processes.

Languages

English

Memberships

Member, Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand Inc (AMINZ)

Member, New Zealand Society of Construction Law

Education

LLB, BCom, University of Auckland (1995)

Lawyer Rankings

New Zealand > Real estate and construction

(Hall of Fame: Real estate and construction)

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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.