Construction

For project sponsors, it can be difficult to determine when, and how, new projects should be brought to market. For suppliers and contractors, it can be challenging to bring existing projects to completion in a timely and effective manner, and equally difficult to ensure that the necessary resources and capability are on hand to competitively tender for new projects.

As one of the largest contributors to the New Zealand economy, the success or otherwise of our construction industry has a very real impact on the country's bottom line. As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, there exists a very real opportunity to reconsider the way in which we structure, contract, finance, deliver and complete construction projects so as to mitigate the impact of broader economic changes for the betterment of the industry, and the country, as a whole.

Our construction team is acutely aware of this opportunity, and is at the forefront of driving positive industry change. We are the market leaders in devising pragmatic and innovative legal and commercial solutions to facilitate project delivery and resolve project disputes in an efficient and effective way, whilst protecting the interests of our clients.

Because our team is comprised of specialist transactional and disputes lawyers, we can apply the most suitable individual skillset to each task ensuring that our clients receive expert advice on each issue – we are not construction law generalists. In each case, our advice in on our deep knowledge of the New Zealand construction market, and our extensive international construction experience.

^{IFLR 1000 2024 Infrastructure and projects, 'Tier 1'.}

^{The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Real estate and construction, 'Tier 1'.}

^{Doyles's Guide 2025}^{Contentious and Non-Contentious Construction, Projects & Infrastructure, 'Leading firm'.}

^{Clients say}^{"The team is able to not only identify the issues and possible solutions to a problem, but to go further to help us find a pathway through that issue in a way that mitigates risk and achieves our organisation's objectives. The team has been working with our in-house team for less than two years and in my experience it is really rare to have a team so quickly understand our complex organisation's objectives, risks and drivers in the way that Bell Gully has done."}

^{"The team demonstrates intelligent and analytical analysis of facts and law that make up claims and defences. They provide a responsive and timely service."}

^{"The team is an exceptionally strong group, who are commercial, pragmatic, efficient, very responsive and great to deal with."}

^{"The partners are excellent, and they keep us up to date on key issues and provide advice on our contentious matters. They excel technically and in customer service."}

Northland Corridor PPP

Advising NZTA Waka Kotahi on the commercial and contractual aspects of the Northland Corridor Roads of National Significance PPP project, including advising on the procurement and delivery strategy, project structuring and the project and procurement documentation.

AMETI Eastern Busway

Advising Auckland Transport on the ~NZ$800m AMETI Eastern Busway Alliance with the RAPT consortium, including the procurement and carrying out of the Alliance and various third party works agreements.

Project Pihi Kaha / Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme

Advising Health NZ on all aspects of the ~NZ$800m redevelopment of Whangarei Hospital, and on the structuring, procurement and implementation of the broader Regional Hospital Redevelopment Programme.

Te Manawataki o Te Papa

Advising Tauranga City Council on the ~NZ$300m redevelopment of multiple city blocks in the Tauranga CBD, one of New Zealand’'s fastest-growing cities, utilising a novel preferred contractor arrangement for the delivery of each package of works.

Downer High Court construction disputes

Acting for Downer in multi party construction litigation in the High Court, including acting on the resolution of the Sylvia Park shopping centre proceedings.

Delay, disruption and variation claims – arbitration

Acting for the main contractor defending an arbitration brought by a sub-contractor concerning claims for delay and disruption, and variations for a major Auckland development.