Effective Dispute Resolution with Local Government (2025) (On Demand)

Stuart Ryan is a barrister with extensive litigation and dispute resolution experience in matters involving the use and development of natural and physical resources. His practice focuses on resource management, public law, judicial review, local government, and related property disputes.

Based in Auckland, Stuart provides services throughout New Zealand. He advises on all aspects of environmental, resource management, local government, public law, administrative law, and enforcement issues. He also advises on issues that overlap with property disputes.

Stuart has been listed in ‘Best Lawyers’ for New Zealand for the local government practice area since 2020. He presents seminars to the profession and is a contributing editor to Salmon Resource Management.

Laura has worked for many local authorities throughout New Zealand and is an expert communicator with extensive experience in resource management, environmental and local government law.

Laura is accomplished in a wide range of issues including resource consenting, plan and policymaking, bylaws, and financial and development contributions.

Her expertise makes her skilled at providing pragmatic solutions in a down-to-earth and understandable manner, that support councils to deliver for their communities.

Tim Rainey’s skill and expertise span most areas of commercial litigation, and he is widely respected as one of New Zealand’s most experienced and capable advocates in defective building litigation. 

Tim has crafted an excellent reputation as an appellate lawyer. He has a detailed understanding of the appellate process and applicable standards of appellant review, is frequently instructed to review adverse decisions and provide clients advice on the merits of a potential appeal. 

Tim also has a significant practice in advising and representing parties in trust disputes, relationship property and related issues.