
With expertise in the building of roads, rail, ferry terminals, public transport, and port infrastructure, Dentons New Zealand is experienced in a wide array of transport projects. The firm advises clients across projects’ entire life cycles, including consenting, property acquisitions, procurement, and dispute resolution. The firm boasts particular expertise in PPP assistance. Matthew Ockleston, Christina Sheard, and Paul Buetow oversee the team from Auckland; Ockleston is an expert in public law and advises a range of local and national government agencies, Sheard specialises in environment and planning advice, while Buetow advises clients on construction projects across a range of industries. Nicky McIndoe focuses on heritage, conservation, and public works matters.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Clients clés
- NZ Transport Agency
- KiwiRail
- CentrePort
- Airways
- CentrePort
- Hawke’s Bay Airport
- Te Waihanga New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
- Tāmaki Regeneration Limited
- Fletcher Building Limited
- Oji Fibre Solutions
Points forts
- Advising NZ Transport Agency on various issues related to Transmission Gully Project, including amendments to consents, compliance, and new consents required.
- Advising KiwiRail Ltd and its property acquisition consultant Align Ltd on the acquisition under the Public Works Act 1981 of residential and commercial land required for the Drury Rail Stations project, a NZD200m+ capital project.
- Advising P2W Services Ltd on the Puhoi to Warkworth Project, one of the seven PPPs that have been carried out in New Zealand to date.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique
Christina Sheard; Paul Buetow; Matthew Ockleston
Autres avocats clés
Nicky McIndoe; Ana Coculescu