With particular strength in infrastructure projects, Simpson Grierson advises clients on a broad spectrum of project work, including transport, utilities, renewable energy, telecoms, and property matters. The firm also possesses expertise on environmental law and is accustomed to handling resource management issues for private and public clients. Environmental expert Bill Loutit, district planning specialist Padraig McNamara, the energy and infrastructure focused Matt Conway, and planning specialist Sarah Scott jointly manage the team. Michael Weatherall regularly supports clients with construction-related matters, while Mike Wakefield advises on local government and regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Individual lawyers are responsive and sagacious. The practice as a whole are professional, tech advanced, and reliable. A great addition to in-house practice.’
‘Sarah Scott is practical, knowledgeable and collaborative. She is instrumental to our strategy and presents quality work.'
'Mike Wakefield is sensible, knowledgeable and great to work with. Responsive, available, and the quality of work is exceptional.’
Key clients
- Auckland Light Rail Limited
- Auckland Transport
- Beach Energy Limited
- Beachlands South Limited Partnership
- Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
- Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
- KA Waimanawa LP
- Manawa Energy
- New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd
- New Zealand Parliamentary Service
- Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited
- OMV AG
- Palmerston North City Council
- Porirua City Council
- Queenstown Lake District Council
- Reefton Gold Limited
- Southland District Council
- Taituarā
- Templeton Group
- The Treasury
Work highlights
Acting for Auckland Transport and the Eastern Busway Alliance in resource consent applications, Notices of Requirements, and the acquisition of land to enable the development of the Eastern Busway Project.
Acting for Beachlands South Limited, an exciting private plan change in east Auckland to create a new community, with nearly 3,000 more homes, a new school, and an employment hub.
Acted for Watercare in its application for the consents required to replace the ageing existing Huia water treatment plant, a critical infrastructure project for Auckland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Padraig McNamara
Sarah Scott
Michael Weatherall
Practice head
Bill Loutit; Padraig McNamara; Matt Conway; Sarah Scott
Other key lawyers
Michael Weatherall; Sam Hart; Mike Wakefield