We advise on all aspects of resource consent applications, from the initial planning stage through to lodgement, submissions, hearings, and final decisions. We help clients understand the process, identify potential issues early, and present their applications clearly and effectively, with a strong focus on practical solutions and achieving the best outcome for our clients. Our established professional relationships and depth of experience often help us resolve issues constructively and efficiently. Whether the proposal is relatively straightforward or more complex, we provide practical guidance to help clients navigate council requirements and achieve the best possible outcome. 

We advise on all aspects of resource consent applications, from the initial planning stage through to lodgement, submissions, hearings, and final decisions. We help clients understand the process, identify potential issues early, and present their applications clearly and effectively, with a strong focus on practical solutions and achieving the best outcome for our clients. Our established professional relationships and depth of experience often help us resolve issues constructively and efficiently. Whether the proposal is relatively straightforward or more complex, we provide practical guidance to help clients navigate council requirements and achieve the best possible outcome. 

We represent clients in Environment Court and High Court proceedings involving resource management and local government issues. Court proceedings can be challenging and time-sensitive, so it is important to have advice that is both clear and strategic. We focus on careful preparation, sound legal analysis, and effective advocacy, always with an eye on the wider practical and commercial context of the dispute.

Judicial review may arise where a public body or decision-maker has acted unlawfully, unfairly, or without following the correct process. These matters often involve important questions about how decisions were made and whether legal obligations were properly met. We advise clients on the merits of bringing or defending judicial review proceedings, and on the practical implications of taking the matter further. Our approach is thorough, realistic, and focused on achieving the best available outcome.

We advise on policy and plan review processes, including proposed plans and policy statements, submissions, hearings, and appeals. These processes can have a significant impact on land use, development potential, and long-term property interests. We work with clients to identify how proposed changes may affect them and to prepare well-considered input at each stage of the process.

We advise on legal issues affecting both commercial and residential development projects. Development can involve a wide range of legal and regulatory considerations, including planning approvals, council processes, objections, and project risk. Our role is to provide timely, commercially aware advice that supports progress while helping clients manage legal and regulatory issues along the way.

We advise clients on compliance obligations, enforcement action, and prosecutions under the Resource Management Act and Local Government Act. These matters can be serious and may involve investigations, abatement notices, enforcement orders, infringement issues, or court proceedings. Early advice is often critical. We help clients understand their position, respond appropriately to regulatory action, and protect their interests with clear, measured, and practical guidance.