Buddle Findlay

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.