Focusing on resource management and environment matters, the team at Lane Neave covers the gamut of support, from strategic advice to litigation representation. The firm is well-versed in supporting clients in resource management related to coal and gold mining projects. It also appears before the Environment Court and the High Court for its clients, with additional experience in ADR processes. Led by mining project advisor Joshua Leckie, the team contains Sarah Anderton, who is experienced in designations, resource consenting, plan reviews, and appeals.
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Testimonials
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‘Best environmental team in the South Island.’
‘The team is lead by Joshua Leckie, who gives great piratical advice with a very thorough understanding of the law.’
‘Expertise across a wide range of practice areas.’
‘Joshua Leckie is a practical and patient lawyer, who has a low key and very effective approach to resolving disputes. A lawyer who is looking for solutions rather than problems.'
- ‘Really straight forward advice, not too legalistic.’
- 'Sarah Anderton is hard working and efficient. An excellent associate.’
‘The team is innovative and flexible to suit client needs.’
‘Joshua Leckie is an excellent lawyer. Knowledgeable, personable and always delivers efficiently.'
Key clients
- Bathurst Resources Limited
- Woolworths New Zealand Limited
- Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
- KiwiRail Holdings Limited
- Datagrid New Zealand Limited
- Matakanui Gold Limited
- Cardrona Alpine Resort Limited
- Remarkables Station Limited
- University of Otago
- Shundi Queenstown Limited
Work highlights
Advising Bathurst Resources Limited and BT Mining Limited on their New Zealand mining operations and environmental law matters.
Advising KiwiRail Holdings Limited on broad resource management law matters in relation to its rail operations throughout the country.
Advising Matakanui Gold Limited on the consenting and development of a naturally significant gold mining deposit in Central Otago.
Lawyers
Practice head
Joshua Leckie
Other key lawyers
Sarah Anderton