Simpson Grierson has developed a reputation as specialist litigators in the oil, gas, telecommunication and electricity sectors.  This reflects our pragmatic and commercial approach to litigation and our track record of successful outcomes, which reflects upon the calibre of our lawyers.

Our dispute resolution work centres on our fundamental understanding of how energy, networks and utilities function.  We take a strategic role advising clients how to pursue their commercial objectives avoid the expense and time delay inherent with litigation.  While we are only adversarial where that fulfils a client need, we have both teeth and will to go hard whenever needed.

We offer a complete understanding of issues in energy (upstream and downstream), electricity transmission, water and telecommunications from a operational, procurement, infrastructure, construction and regulatory perspective.

We act for clients before the Commerce Commission, Takeover Panels and appear before the District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and in commercial arbitrations.  We have diverse experience ranging from land remediation to energy project disputes through to electricity industry rules. 

All of our lawyers are experienced in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques.  We routinely assist clients in mediations, judicial settlement conferences and settlement negotiations.  In addition to strategic litigation as it arises, we are proud of the fact that we have a track record in advising clients on litigation strategies and risks over a long term period.