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Shanti Frater

Partner · Simpson Grierson

New ZealandConstruction, Real EstateEnglish

About

Leading New Zealand construction lawyer and Partner at Simpson Grierson who heads the firm's Construction National Practice Group, specialising in front‑end project work and construction disputes. Advises public and private sector clients on procurement and tender/contract documentation, has extensive dispute-resolution experience (including Construction Contracts Act adjudications, mediation and arbitration), is co‑author of Westlaw’s “Building Law in New Zealand”, and is recognised in Chambers Asia‑Pacific 2026 and Asia Pacific Legal 500 2026.

Practice areas

ConstructionReal EstateProcurementDispute ResolutionArbitration & ADRLitigation

Office

Expertise

Front‑end project workProcurement strategy and tender/contract documentationConstruction Contracts Act adjudicationsMediation and arbitration of construction disputesAdvising public and private sector clientsConstruction project outcomes and contract management

Education

  • BA
  • LLB

Languages

English