Our market leading public sector team has a deep understanding of the operating contexts of central and local government and is known for working with public sector clients, both when delivering on new and innovative projects, and when clear guidance is required or difficult issues arise.
Our public sector team is multi-disciplinary and the depth and breadth of our expertise spans strategic projects, procurement, contracting and probity advice for public sector entities, legislative drafting, governance advice, regulatory matters, advice on Māori legal issues, advice on decision-making processes, and the resolution of disputes. Clients benefit from our commercial expertise and pragmatism, together with our deep-seated knowledge of how the public sector operates.
We have been, and continue to be, at the very forefront of the most significant developments in public infrastructure procurement projects including in relation to transport, education, defence, corrections, health and housing. We have also been engaged in the delivery of other innovative and pathfinding public sector projects where we have demonstrated our commitment to delivery and the ability to navigate difficult issues.
In addition to project work, we provide commercial and public law advice to public sector clients including advice relating to governance, financial powers and public accountability, legislative obligations, policy development and legislative drafting, Māori legal issues, and decision-making processes. Our public sector team also includes dispute resolution specialists who act for public sector clients when they are engaged in disputes.
Our deep understanding of the public sector also enables us to assist clients who are interacting with government entities. We advise clients on the management of significant regulatory, legislative and policy issues, including those relating to international obligations, and regularly represent our clients' interests when it comes to reform and engaging with regulatory bodies.
