Construction
New Zealand
29 August 2025
Hesketh Henry represents clients in construction, insurance, transport, employment, and property disputes. The firm is able to leverage its partner’s experience within the UK, US, and Middle East to advise on multi-jurisdictional disputes. Jodi Sharman and construction litigation specialist Glen Holm-Hansen lead the team. Christina Bryant is another key name within the team, advising on regulatory investigations within the property and insurance sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Christina Bryant is outstanding and industrious.’
‘Glen Holm-Hansen is hard working and widely experienced in the industry.’
Key clients
- Vero Insurance
- Juken New Zealand Ltd
- AECOM
- Charterers P&I Club
- Form Building & Developments
- The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland
- Russell Group
- McConnell Dowell
- XPO Exhibitions Ltd
- Vestner NZ Ltd
Work highlights
Acting for The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland in proceedings for possession of land following non-payment of rent, cancellation of the lease and payment of outstanding sums.
Acting for Vero Insurance in proceedings concerning significant fire damage following hot works.
Defended Juken New Zealand Ltd successfully in proceedings that reached the Supreme Court involving complex issues relating to technical standards, regulatory controls and consumer protection legislation, and issues relating to causation and quantification of loss.
Practice head
Jodi Sharman; Glen Holm-Hansen
Other key lawyers
Christina Bryant; Helen Macfarlane; Ariana Stuart