DLA Piper New Zealand utilises its global network to enhance its energy and natural resource advice, especially where matters contain cross-border issues. The firm is expert in resource management and local government assistance also, advising councils, central government bodies, private clients, and iwi. The team is led by Stephen Quinn, an expert in resource management, environmental, and building law. Kerry Anderson is well-versed in infrastructure project support, while Diana Hartley specialises in plan preparation and interpretation, as well as resource consenting. Special counsel Emma Manohar supports clients with contentious and non-contentious issues in environment, planning, and public law.
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Practice head
Stephen Quinn
Other key lawyers
Kerry Anderson; Diana Hartley; Emma Manohar; Anne Buchanan; Waldo Randal