Mr Nick Gillies > Hesketh Henry > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile

Hesketh Henry
HSBC Tower, Level 14
188 Quay Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand

Work Department

Construction Team / Dispute Resolutions

Position

Nick Gillies is a leading construction lawyer in New Zealand and the managing partner of Hesketh Henry.  He has played a pivotal role in developing the firm’s major projects and infrastructure practice.

Trusted by top tier civil and vertical contractors, international design consultancies, and specialist subcontractors, Nick advises on all aspects of construction law from contract negotiation to dispute resolution.  He has extensive experience handling complex project issues across commercial and infrastructure projects, both in New Zealand and internationally.

Recognised as a leader in construction law, Nick is frequently invited to present to industry bodies such as the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS), the New Zealand Society of Construction Law (NZSCL), and the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ).  His insights have also been published in the Arbitrator & Mediators Journal, the Building Law Journal, and Build Law.

Key Strengths: 

  • Industry Leadership:A respected figure in the construction sector, Nick regularly presents to key industry bodies and contributes to leading legal and industry publications.
  • Expertise in Construction Matters: Nick provides strategic advice to commercial and infrastructure clients throughout the project life cycle, with particular expertise in resolving complex delay, disruption, and variation claims.

Nick’s experience and leadership in construction law make him a trusted advisor in the industry.

 

Languages

English

Lawyer Rankings

New Zealand > Real estate and construction

(Leading partners: Real estate and construction)

Nick GilliesHesketh Henry

A key port of call for property stakeholders and specialist subcontractors, Hesketh Henry  is geared to handle real estate acquisitions, disposals, and subdivisions. Nick Gillies and Glen Holm-Hansen co-lead the firm’s construction team from Auckland, and Hansen specialises in construction litigation. Other key members of the team include Sarah Holderness, who frequently drafts construction contracts. Robert Berry and Brian Coburn jointly lead the firm’s real estate team, Berry is vastly experienced in ground leases, while Coburn handles property acquisitions.