Brookfields Lawyers

Brookfields Lawyers A leading New Zealand Law firm. We focus on understanding your business and finding solutions to help you achieve your best outcomes.

Specialties include:
Commercial and business law, Property law, Public law, Employment law, Dispute resolution and litigation, Private client advice, Local government law, Resource management, Environmental

Congratulations to Whetumarama Timutimu on graduating with her Bachelor of Laws!Your dedication, resilience, and hard wo...
05/05/2026

Congratulations to Whetumarama Timutimu on graduating with her Bachelor of Laws!

Your dedication, resilience, and hard work have led to this incredible achievement. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in the legal world. Wishing you every success in the next chapter of your journey 🌟

We’re proud to share that Aimee Elia, Senior Associate in our Litigation team, was a guest speaker at the Pacific Law St...
04/05/2026

We’re proud to share that Aimee Elia, Senior Associate in our Litigation team, was a guest speaker at the Pacific Law Students Association - University of Waikato in Practice 2026 evening. Aimee joined a panel of practitioners for an insightful discussion, supporting and inspiring future Pacific legal practitioners.

- Waikato Pacific Law
Students Association

The Ashbourne Fast‑track Decision is in — and it strikes a careful balance.In its 21 April 2026 decision, the Ashbourne ...
23/04/2026

The Ashbourne Fast‑track Decision is in — and it strikes a careful balance.

In its 21 April 2026 decision, the Ashbourne Expert Panel approved development where impacts could be managed, while firmly protecting highly productive land. Solar farms and a reduced residential subdivision were given the green light, but the retirement village was declined due to clear policy conflicts and viable alternatives elsewhere. The outcome is a timely reminder that fast‑track approval does not override the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land — and that early, rigorous site analysis is critical.

Read the full article here https://brookfields.co.nz/articles/environmental-resource-management/ashbourne-fast-track-decision-balanced-diet-some-development-allowed-highly-productive-land-left-intact

Senior staff in our Private Client and Litigation teams recently presented two sessions at the Legalwise Estate Planning...
17/03/2026

Senior staff in our Private Client and Litigation teams recently presented two sessions at the Legalwise Estate Planning and Disputes 2026 Seminar on 13 March 2026. Alison Gilbert and Caroline Reynolds presented on “Understanding your obligations regarding your client’s capacity and circumstances when advising and preparing documents in Estate Planning”. Prajna Moodley and Natasha Williams' paper focused on “Navigating competing claims between adult children and spouses in blended families”.

Major legal reforms are coming to New Zealand’s building and construction sector. From the shift to proportionate liabil...
04/03/2026

Major legal reforms are coming to New Zealand’s building and construction sector. From the shift to proportionate liability to new mandatory home warranties and tougher penalties, the industry is about to undergo its biggest transformation in decades. These changes will redefine how risk is assigned, how professionals protect themselves, and how homeowners are safeguarded. Whether you’re a builder, designer, engineer, insurer, council representative, or adviser — this directly affects you. Are you prepared for what’s ahead? Dive into the key changes, what they mean in practice, and how to get ready.

👉 Read the full article for insights that could shape your 2026 strategy https://lnkd.in/eU-2b54U

Huge shout out to Jayne Williams for completing the 70km kayak section of the Coast to Coast multisport event as part of...
23/02/2026

Huge shout out to Jayne Williams for completing the 70km kayak section of the Coast to Coast multisport event as part of a mixed team of three. An amazing achievement and a true display of grit and determination. We’re proud of you!

As we kick off the year, we’re excited to share two well-deserved promotions at Brookfields. Aimee Elia has been promote...
02/02/2026

As we kick off the year, we’re excited to share two well-deserved promotions at Brookfields.

Aimee Elia has been promoted to Senior Associate, and Paige Hawkins to Senior Solicitor.

Please join us in congratulating them on this fantastic achievement and the next exciting step in their careers.

In our latest newsletter, we look at the High Court’s decision in Ngāti Kuku Hapū Trust v EPA, the first judicial review...
03/09/2025

In our latest newsletter, we look at the High Court’s decision in Ngāti Kuku Hapū Trust v EPA, the first judicial review under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The Court declined to pause the Stella Passage Development, emphasising the FTAA’s purpose of streamlined, timely decision-making while still affirming the right to judicial review.

Read the full article at the link: https://brookfields.co.nz/articles/environmental-resource-management/high-court-declines-request-immediate-pause-fast-track-approvals-process-stella-passage-development

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