Dentons New Zealand

Construction and Dispute Resolution

Partner

As a Partner in the Major Projects and Construction team in Auckland, Katrina combines her technical expertise and sector leadership to provide strategic, solution-oriented advice. Katrina brings a unique perspective having worked in-house at Fletcher Building, which means she understands the commercial drivers in the sector and is rigorous about making sure her clients’ legal spend is focused where they need it most.

Katrina’s experience spans all types of construction and infrastructure projects. She acts for all industry sector participants: owners, consultants and contractors. Katrina has significant contracting experience in all procurement models, including PPPs, Alliancing, design and construct, PMO, construction management, ECI and construct-only, whether using industry standard forms such as FIDIC, NZS391X and NEC, or bespoke contracts. Katrina has a proven record of improving outcomes on distressed projects due to a deep understanding of critical ‘pinch points’ across the construction lifecycle and particular expertise in risk management and project controls.

Katrina’s collaborative, pragmatic and client-centred approach sees her genuinely partner with clients as an extension of their team. When disputes arise, Katrina leads tailored multi-disciplinary teams to resolve the dispute whether through negotiation, mediation, adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2002, arbitration, or litigation.

Katrina’s standing in the industry is demonstrated through her roles on the Board of Infrastructure New Zealand and as an Independent Member on the Capital and Infrastructure Committee for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. Known for her proactive, lateral thinking and pragmatic approach, Katrina is frequently invited to speak on industry challenges, sharing strategic insights and lessons learned to drive successful project outcomes.

English

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

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