Theresa Le Bas and Bridget Parham co-lead the project management practice at Tompkins Wake, advising on rural and urban infrastructure projects, including wastewater, transport, and renewable energy developments. Le Bas has expertise in consenting and regulatory frameworks and regularly advises on major infrastructure and environmental projects. Parham is sought after by local authorities and regulators for her experience in resource consent processes, environmental compliance, and litigation. Energy and natural resources specialist Peter Fanning advises on solar and wind farm development, land use agreements, and energy infrastructure. Campbell Stewart has expertise in emissions trading scheme compliance, particularly in forestry-related investments, and regularly advises on land management and environmental regulation affecting both local authorities and corporations.
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Key clients
- Waikato District Council
- Rotorua Lakes Council
- Waipā District Council
- Kaipara District Council
- South Waikato District Council
- Obayashi Corporation
- WEL Networks Ltd
- Open Country Dairy Limited
- Balle Bros
- Tuatahi First Fibre Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Waikato District Council on Environment Court appeals relating to its Proposed District Plan, involving 67 appellants and 84 interested parties.
Advising Kaipara District Council on its District Plan review, including plan preparation and upcoming hearings, in a project aimed at managing significant growth pressure from Auckland.
Advised Obayashi Corporation on resource management aspects of its NZ$228 million investment in Eastland Generation, including due diligence on geothermal, hydro, and solar assets, and consenting and environmental compliance issues.
Practice head
Theresa Le Bas; Bridget Parham
Other key lawyers
Peter Fanning; Campbell Stewart; Wendy Embling; Kahlia Goss