Simpson Grierson maintains a strong presence in the projects and environment space, with a focus on large-scale energy, infrastructure, and urban development initiatives. Bill Loutit is a leading environment specialist with extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution for major land development projects. Padraig McNamara advises councils and corporations on resource management and public policy matters. Matt Conway represents both public and private clients on contentious consenting and plan change matters, particularly involving energy, water, and road infrastructure. Sarah Scott has a wide-ranging natural resources practice with particular strength in environmental litigation, infrastructure projects, and strategic policy planning.
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Testimonials
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- 'Shanae Richardson is a calm and helpful lawyer, who is organised and precise.'
- 'Mike Wakefield is an experienced and strategic lawyer.'
Key clients
- Auckland Transport
- Beachlands South Limited Partnership
Work highlights
Advising DataGrid New Zealand on the development of a data centre park for training Artificial Intelligence on a 49 ha site near Invercargill.
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Practice head
Bill Loutit; Padraig McNamara; Matt Conway; Sarah Scott
Other key lawyers
Sarah Mitchell; Mike Wakefield; Edward Norman; Lisa Curran; Hamish Harwood; Rachel Abraham; Shanae Richardson