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Major players in the infrastructure industry are relying on specialists to assist with their projects.  Kensington Swan has the largest construction team in New Zealand and specialises in the procurement and successful implementation of infrastructure projects.

Kensington Swan's Infrastructure team approaches each project with a strong commercial focus and extensive industry expertise.  An in-depth understanding of key infrastructure issues and an award-winning service enable the team to advise all sectors of the market.

Our Infrastructure team includes:

Paul Buetow, specialising in the development of major infrastructure projects.  Paul works with many construction partners, consultants, and lawyers, including Sherwyn Williams, Chris Booth, Andrew Skelton, Stuart Robertson, Mary Haggie, and Richard Cathie.

Bryan Gundersen, who heads a team of specialist energy lawyers.  Bryan advises Government and the private sector on energy infrastructure projects and climate change.

Peter Missingham, who specialises in project finance advice.  Peter works closely with other financial law specialists, including Gerald Fitzgerald, David Shillson, and Rodney Craig.

Duncan Halliwell, who has significant experience in major infrastructure projects.  Duncan has worked on numerous PPPs and provides expert knowledge in this area.

James Martin, who specialises in property projects.  James works closely with property team partners John Meads and Wei-Ling Lim, advising on the structuring of projects.

In partnership with NZCID, Kensington Swan recently prepared a report analysing how New Zealand can improve its infrastructure development.  Click here to read this report.

Our Infrastructure team advises on all types of projects (both in New Zealand and internationally) and all forms of procurement.  Our team is also well positioned to service Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in New Zealand.  Please click here for more.

Kensington Swan won the inaugural Prendos Infrastructure and Construction Award at the 2007 NZ Law Awards.  The award was judged by clients, based on service excellence and client satisfaction.

To find out more about Kensington Swan, please visit:

http://www.kensingtonswan.com/

For more on our infrastructure team and projects, please contact:

Paul Buetow, Partner

t: 09 375 1114

e: paul.buetow@kensingtonswan.com

a: Private Bag 92101, Auckland

 


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