Based in the Auckland Construction team, Shanti Frater specialises in drafting tender and contract documentation for construction projects of all sizes, as well as the resolution of construction disputes through adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

She has been involved in numerous complex adjudications, ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to multi-million dollar claims.

Donna Hurley is based in the Wellington Resources & Infrastructure team and specialises in property development, leasing, subdivision, acquisitions, and disposals of commercial property.

She also advises local government and other public sector clients on a range of issues, with a focus on property work and public works. Donna has extensive experience drafting Local Bills, commenting on Government legislation proposals, and assisting local authorities with the passage of legislation through Parliament.

Based in Simpson Grierson’s Auckland Employment team, Rebecca Rendle advises clients on all aspects of employment law, specialising in personal grievance claims, restructuring, holiday pay compliance and remediation, disciplinary, and performance management processes.

She is also actively involved in calling for a reform of the current Holiday Act legislation and assists a number of large employer clients on compliance and remediation programmes, including in their dealings with the Labour Inspectorate.