Buddle Findlay
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Buddle Findlay’s practice is prominent in major infrastructure, environment, and resource management matters, with particular strength in advising on large-scale public and private projects across sectors including energy, water, urban development, and transport. Paul Beverley is regarded for his work on major consenting processes and the design of co-governance frameworks involving the Crown, local government, and Māori. Jennifer Caldwell litigates in the Environment Court and higher courts and advises on large consent and designation projects. David Allen brings expertise across sectors including water, energy, transport, and housing, and David Randal is regularly instructed by airport and port clients on significant infrastructure developments. Vanessa Evitt advises on the planning aspects of property, banking, and infrastructure, and Mathew Gribben acts for local authorities, developers, and infrastructure providers on consenting and plan-making.
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Testimonials
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- 'Natalie Summerfield is equally impressive. She has a sharp legal mind and a pragmatic approach that consistently delivers results. Her ability to distil complex regulatory issues into actionable advice is invaluable, and her calm, professional manner makes her a pleasure to work with even under pressure.'
- 'Jennifer Caldwell brings a rare combination of technical mastery and strategic foresight—she’s not only a trusted advisor but also someone who can anticipate challenges and guide us through them with confidence. Her leadership on major consenting and planning projects has been instrumental to our success.'
Key clients
- Whanganui Port Limited Partnership
- Valmont Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Acting for the New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Transport as legal participants in the Supporting Growth Alliance, a five-seven year programme of work to identify and obtain route protection approvals for new and upgraded transport networks throughout greater Auckland, including the recent route protection decisions for the Drury Arterials Network and the Auckland Airport to Botany Bus Rapid Transit Network.