I am a leading New Zealand commercial and construction lawyer. I have significant experience in construction law, property law, M&A, litigation and dispute resolution, competition law and the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015.I am currently General Counsel & Company Secretary at the Crown Infrastructure Delivery agency Rau Paenga Limited (formerly Ōtākaro Limited). I lead the Legal & Risk team, with 8 team members based in Auckland and Christchurch. I have ultimate responsibility for all legal, risk, insurance, assurance, OIA and property matters for the Company. I am also the Company Secretary, working closely with the CEO and supporting the Board.