Expertise

Energy & resources

We have extensive experience in the energy and resources sectors, including renewable energy, and have a deep understanding of how to best navigate the New Zealand regulatory environment.

Our integrated, multi-disciplinary team advises on all stages of energy and resources projects, including, transaction structuring, Overseas Investment Office approval where required, due diligence reviews, electricity and gas industry regulation, grid connection, PPAs and other offtake contracts/ CfDs, as well as negotiation of land interests and options, resource consenting (including fast track consenting processes), obtaining regulatory approvals, financing, project development contracts and project delivery.

Key Areas

Climate change and emissions trading
Crown Minerals Act
Electricity and gas industry regulation
EPC contracting
Health, safety and environment
Iwi consultation
Joint ventures, farm-ins and related contractual arrangements
Land access
Major electricity grid upgrade projects
Overseas Investment Act
Overseas investment and establishment of operations
Overseas Investment consents and approvals
Overseas Investment Office
Permit applications and block offers
Petroleum, minerals, and coal exploration and mining
Renewables (wind, solar, biofuels)