Buddle Findlay
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Buddle Findlay’s transport practice is primarily focused on road and rail, with strength across resource management, Māori law, procurement, and construction. The group is jointly led by Paul Beverley and Jennifer Caldwell. Beverley frequently advises on major transport projects involving designation processes, treaty settlement issues, and negotiations with Māori. Caldwell focuses on environmental, local government, and planning law. Tom Bennett has particular procurement and construction expertise, and Vanessa Evitt advises on infrastructure and environmental matters, including transport-related consenting and plan change processes. Ed McGimpsey is a key name.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Jennifer Caldwell is outstanding and highly knowledgeable’
‘Knowledge, strategy, teamwork and collaboration.’
Key clients
- Auckland Transport
- Auckland Council
Work highlights
Advising the New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Transport as legal participants in the Supporting Growth Alliance, a five-seven year programme of work to identify and obtain route protection approvals for new and upgraded transport networks throughout greater Auckland.

