Profile
David McGregor
David is the firm's senior partner and a resource management specialist with extensive experience in central and local government relations.
As a legal adviser to many of Auckland's regional governance authorities, he has advised on the most significant resource management issues related to the Auckland region's strategic planning and infrastructure and in particular its transport needs.
David holds a number of elected, voluntary and honorary posts in a diverse range of government, charitable and community organisations which reflect his diverse interests. These include as Chairman of the Ranfurly Trust, Deputy Chairman of the Te Araroa Trust, Settlor Trustee of the Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) Supporters Trust and Adviser to the Auckland Conservation Board. He is a Member of the Order of the British Empire and was awarded the New Zealand Commemorative Medal in recognition of services to his country.
Throughout his legal career, he has had extensive involvement with the New Zealand armed forces, and he is currently a Judge of the Court Martial Appeal Court, Chairman of the War Pensions Appeal Board and a Trustee of the National Army Museum.
Chambers Asia Pacific 2012 describes David as "a well-known and widely respected figure" and notes that peers concur that he "is one of the most experienced lawyers in this field." Previous editions single David out for his "strong, solution-oriented approach" and describe him as a "leading presence" and a "respected adviser on a broad range of wider public law issues."
David is the long-standing general counsel and adviser to the New Zealand wine industry and works with New Zealand Winegrowers on many strategic and operational resource management and environment issues.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Auckland
Admitted
1971 New Zealand
