Dentons New Zealand’s team is active across major infrastructure and energy developments, with expertise spanning transport, water, renewables, and social infrastructure. Christina Sheard advises public and private sector clients on the consenting and environmental aspects of large-scale infrastructure and energy generation projects, with particular experience in the water, transport, and resources sectors. Construction partner Paul Buetow advises on procurement and delivery of major infrastructure, including rail, roading, social infrastructure, and utilities. Nicky McIndoe brings specialist expertise in environmental and heritage planning law and regularly advises on complex infrastructure projects involving transport, wind farms, landfills, and airport upgrades, as well as on national-level infrastructure reform.
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Testimonials
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- 'A capable team in this area with demonstrated expertise.'
- 'I highly recommend Christina Sheard for pragmatic solutions to complex problems.'
- 'Denton's team have significant exposure to NZTA, its transport projects and associated RMA matters. They have strong relationships with NZTA staff and work collaboratively and are supportive of them.'
- 'They have a significant history of transport project challenges and RMA matters. Dentons are well known and respected by local councils and stakeholders.'
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Practice head
Christina Sheard; Paul Buetow
Other key lawyers
Nicky McIndoe; Katrina Van Houtte; Ezekiel Hudspith; Sara Cheetham; Ana Coculescu; Madison Hajek