Russell McVeagh acts for many of New Zealand's leading energy and utility companies, in areas ranging from oil exploration and oil field development to building co-generation plants to long-term gas contracts to retailing electricity.
We advise on all aspects of energy industry legal issues, including Corporate, Tax, Resource Management, Finance, Public Law and Litigation. We assemble cross-practice group teams to integrate with our clients' project teams and provide a seamless service to clients.
Our exploration experts liaise closely with the Crown Minerals Group at the Ministry of Economic Development and other relevant officials.
Our energy clients include industry leaders such Todd Energy, Genesis Power, New Zealand Oil & Gas, TrustPower, Meridian Energy Limited and Vector. Our client base means we are regularly involved in significant New Zealand energy transactions.