Special Counsel, Christchurch
Bassam Maghzal
Contact
- Christchurch office
- DDI +64 3 353 5884
- M +64 21 227 7266
Profile
Bassam is a highly driven commercial lawyer specialising in infrastructure and construction projects with extensive experience delivering solution focused legal advice on a variety of complex projects across all industry sectors.
"Bassam is a very good communicator. Once work is advised he immediately responds setting out what is to be provided and the time frames. He always goes the extra distance to make sure we have what we want when we need it. Bassam's contract and industry knowledge makes him a good fit to our company. Bassam always digs deep to make sure that we are considering all factors and risks, while often suggesting options for a solution. He gets involved and will ask for information or clarification as required so that he can give the best advice. In summary Bassam is like an extension to the team that we can rely on and have confidence in."
IFLR1000 2020
Work highlights
Advising the finance parties
on the project financing of Tauhei Solar Farm, being developed by a joint venture between Harmony Energy and First Renewables (a Clarus company). On completion in late 2026, the solar farm will add 202 Megawatt peak (MWp) of energy capacity to the New Zealand grid
Advising two of New Zealand's biggest airports on
runway maintenance and taxiway widening contracts and the construction of hotels, car parks and retail developments
Advising two tertiary educational institutions
on the construction and leasing of student accommodation buildings, lecturing and student facilities buildings and administration building contracts
Advising on contracts
for repairing underwater sections of seawall akmon armour, breakwater shortening and berth pocket dredging works and pile rehabilitation contracts
Advising on the procurement, reinstatement and rebuild
of multiple heritage buildings (including cathedral buildings) after damage caused by the Canterbury earthquakes
Advising on the procurement and installation
of turbines for multiple large hydro and geothermal projects