David, Jeremy, Peter and Madison will join subject to satisfying the Law Society’s requirements, with Madison joining the partnership upon her return from maternity leave.

David Newport joins the leadership of the Major Projects and Construction team. A disputes and insurance specialist with High Court litigation experience, David is experienced in resolving construction contract disputes through arbitration and adjudication. His background in liability and construction insurance supports his work across the construction sector.

Madison Hajek is also being promoted within the Major Projects and Construction team. Madison specialises in the resolution of construction disputes by mediation, arbitration, court proceedings and adjudication and works with contractors, principals and sub‑contractors on project delivery and dispute resolution. Madison is a former in-house lawyer. 

Jeremy Bell-Connell is being promoted within the Litigation and Dispute resolution team. Jeremy advises on complex legal disputes, including commercial and private wealth matters. He brings international experience from London and the Channel Islands which supports his work on cross‑border matters.

Peter Callus joins the partnership in the Corporate and Commercial group in Wellington. Peter brings a broad and commercially driven practice spanning corporate advisory, commercial projects, structuring, and public sector advisory. He has developed experience in renewable energy and energy transition, advising clients across the full project and transaction lifecycle. Peter's practice extends across the wider corporate and commercial landscape, including strategic frameworks, supply and services agreements, and business acquisitions across the public and private sectors.