Construction and Environment – Lane Neave among leading Doyle’s Guide firms

Lane Neave’s legal expertise in both construction and environmental law has been recognised once again by Doyle’s Guide, including Partner Joshua Leckie being named a Recommended Resource Management Lawyer.

Doyle’s Guide relies almost exclusively on peer review for its rankings, plus analyses the competitive landscape of ranked practitioners and firms across New Zealand’s major legal centres.

In its 2026 list of leading New Zealand law firms, Lane Neave was recognised as a Recommended Firm in the area of Construction, Projects & Infrastructure Litigation. The same accolade was given in the legal practice area of Resource Management and Environment.

Our nationwide Construction Law team is led by Partner Ellen Sewell and has significant experience both nationally and internationally. The team possesses a wealth of expertise in strategic procurement, contract drafting and negotiating, dispute resolution and all areas of construction law.

Meanwhile, our Resource Management Team – led by Joshua – has a recognised and leading reputation for successfully delivering complex projects across New Zealand. The team provides strategic advice and representation on significant projects, complex and controversial planning review process and environmental due diligence.

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Joshua Leckie
Ellen Sewell
Helen Chung

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