Bell Gully‘s resource management practice acts for both public and private clients in the transport, energy, renewables, and natural resources sectors. The practice is co-led by David Coull, Natasha Garvan, Angela Harford, and Ian Becke. Garvan is a specialist in environmental and resource management law, with expertise in consenting strategy for large-scale projects. Harford, a corporate and commercial lawyer, advises on major infrastructure and energy projects, particularly PPP transactions. Becke is a construction specialist who advises on infrastructure projects across sectors, including transport and renewables. Coull focuses on energy and natural resources, regularly advising international clients on regulatory and dispute-related matters arising from energy transition and global market shifts.

Buddle Findlay’s practice is prominent in major infrastructure, environment, and resource management matters, with particular strength in advising on large-scale public and private projects across sectors including energy, water, urban development, and transport. Paul Beverley is regarded for his work on major consenting processes and the design of co-governance frameworks involving the Crown, local government, and Māori. Jennifer Caldwell litigates in the Environment Court and higher courts and advises on large consent and designation projects. David Allen brings expertise across sectors including water, energy, transport, and housing, and David Randal is regularly instructed by airport and port clients on significant infrastructure developments. Vanessa Evitt advises on the planning aspects of property, banking, and infrastructure, and Mathew Gribben acts for local authorities, developers, and infrastructure providers on consenting and plan-making.

Chapman Tripp’s practice has expertise across the full project lifecycle, from consenting and procurement to financing and delivery. The team is active on public and private infrastructure developments spanning airports, energy, and urban and rural land development projects. Hamish Bolland brings construction and major projects expertise across infrastructure, health, manufacturing, and energy. Lauren Curtayne leads the firm’s energy sector work, with involvement in renewable and utility-scale developments. Luke Hinchey is a key figure in the environment and resource management team. Paula Brosnahan, a specialist in transport infrastructure, regularly advises on environmental and land transport issues, and Mark Reese is also recognised in the infrastructure sector. Alana Lampitt has specialist experience in environmental law and resource management, with a focus on electricity, utilities, mining, and emissions trading.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts advises across a broad spectrum of major infrastructure and development projects, including transport, energy, and large-scale residential and commercial builds. The team advises clients through all stages of project delivery, from structuring, procurement, and consenting through to risk management and dispute resolution. Sarah Sinclair is an expert in construction, infrastructure, and energy, acting on public and private sector projects. Bianca Tree, a specialist in environmental and resource management law, advises across a wide range of development projects and compliance issues in sectors including energy and infrastructure. Mark Crosbie has expertise in the structuring, funding, and delivery of complex property and development projects, as well as providing commercial insight into project disputes.

Simpson Grierson maintains a strong presence in the projects and environment space, with a focus on large-scale energy, infrastructure, and urban development initiatives. Bill Loutit is a leading environment specialist with extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution for major land development projects. Padraig McNamara advises councils and corporations on resource management and public policy matters. Matt Conway represents both public and private clients on contentious consenting and plan change matters, particularly involving energy, water, and road infrastructure. Sarah Scott has a wide-ranging natural resources practice with particular strength in environmental litigation, infrastructure projects, and strategic policy planning.

Anderson Lloyd‘s practice has expertise in renewable energy, mining, and water infrastructure, and was recently expanded with the hire of Jo Appleyard and Ben Williams, both of whom joined from Chapman Tripp in August 2025. The practice is co-led by Maree Baker-Galloway and Anton Trixl, an energy and resources specialist with strong experience in project development, financing, and M&A. Alex Booker adds further strength in major project consenting, including geothermal and wind generation and both underground and opencast mining operations.

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.

Russell McVeagh advises on the management of infrastructure and energy projects, with recent work spanning electricity, water, transport, waste, and telecommunications. Daniel Minhinnick leads on environmental and planning matters, acting on legislative reform, district and regional planning, and Public Works Act issues. Mei-Fern Johnson specialises in complex commercial and M&A transactions in the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors. Michael Loan heads the firm’s infrastructure practice and acts on large-scale transport and social infrastructure developments. Environmental and resource management specialist Simon Pilkinton advises on water, wastewater, and planning and compensation under the Public Works Act. Kristen Gunnell adds further strength in local government and environmental law, with particular expertise in large-scale infrastructure and planning matters. Allison Arthur-Young is a key name.

Chancery Green acts on complex infrastructure and renewable energy developments, with a particular focus on green energy projects. The practice is co-led by Jason Welsh, who advises on large-scale renewable energy infrastructure, and Chris Simmons, whose expertise includes coastal, industrial, and infrastructure developments. Steve Mutch complements the team with substantial experience in environmental and resource management litigation, especially in relation to energy, coastal, and residential infrastructure projects.

Wynn Williams’ team is active across resource management and environmental and natural resources law, with particular strength in freshwater, coastal, and strategic planning issues. Mike Doesburg leads the team with expertise in environmental litigation, district and regional planning, resource consenting, and compulsory land acquisition. Philip Maw has strong experience in contentious environmental matters and regularly advises on significant planning and resource management issues. Lucy de Latour acts for major local government clients and developers, providing both advice and litigation support.

Lane Neave’s resource management team is particularly recognised for its work on the consenting of large-scale energy and minerals projects, with co-leads Joshua Leckie and Ellen Sewell at the helm. Leckie advises on major developments across the South Island and is regularly engaged by energy and natural resources clients, iwi and hapū, and major land users on projects under the Resource Management Act. Sewell brings particular expertise in projects and construction, acting for clients across both public and private sectors. Sarah Anderton also contributes to the team’s strength, particularly through her experience advising on major mining projects.

Theresa Le Bas and Bridget Parham co-lead the project management practice at Tompkins Wake, advising on rural and urban infrastructure projects, including wastewater, transport, and renewable energy developments. Le Bas has expertise in consenting and regulatory frameworks and regularly advises on major infrastructure and environmental projects. Parham is sought after by local authorities and regulators for her experience in resource consent processes, environmental compliance, and litigation. Energy and natural resources specialist Peter Fanning advises on solar and wind farm development, land use agreements, and energy infrastructure. Campbell Stewart has expertise in emissions trading scheme compliance, particularly in forestry-related investments, and regularly advises on land management and environmental regulation affecting both local authorities and corporations.