Chapman Tripp appoints Cameron Watson as Partner
Chapman Tripp has announced the appointment of Cameron Watson as a Partner.
Cameron joins Chapman Tripp from White & Case in Sydney, where he was a partner for 10 years, advising on the project financing of infrastructure and energy projects with a particular focus on the renewable energy sector.
Cameron has advised on transactions across the globe including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America and South America, and is admitted to practice and has practised at various firms in Australia, New Zealand and New York.
As well as bringing trans-Tasman expertise, Cameron has acted on many New Zealand transactions including Lightsource bp and Contact Energy’s Kowhai Park and Glorit solar farms, as well as the Christchurch Men’s Prison PPP. He is currently advising the lenders on Lightsource bp and Contact Energy’s Stratford Hybrid Project.
Cameron is looking forward to returning to the New Zealand market and will join the Chapman Tripp partnership on 1 October 2026.