Qualifications
LLB (Hons), BA (Italian), University of Auckland
Admitted
2010, New Zealand
Kylie brings a wealth of experience to large-scale construction projects, both domestic and international, across a diverse range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, transport, health, airports, industrial, residential and commercial.
Renowned for her expertise in major construction projects, Kylie is a trusted advisor on public buildings of significance and complex infrastructure projects. Kylie advises clients on project structuring and strategy, contract drafting, and negotiation. She has particular expertise in all forms of construction contracts such as NZS, FIDIC, NEC, bespoke, and alliance agreements. Additionally, Kylie is experienced in ancillary project documents, including consultancy agreements, supply contracts, warranties, guarantees and tender documentation.
Kylie’s leading market knowledge enables her to provide targeted and relevant strategic advice to assist clients design tailored procurement strategies that align with their project objectives and delivery timelines.
Kylie is known for her ability to cultivate strong rapport and collaborate seamlessly across a broader project team. Kylie provides practical and contextualised advice, addressing the unique priorities and challenges of each project. Her broad industry knowledge, including her work in the solar energy sector, positions her as a trusted key advisor for clients navigating the complexities of large-scale construction and infrastructure development.
Kylie is recognised as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025.
Recent highlights
- Working closely with Auckland International Airport Limited on its terminal integration programme, including the contract for construction of a new domestic jet terminal building. This project involves multiple interfacing packages, in some instances with collaborative contracting aspects.
- Working closely with Mercury on numerous construction projects, domestic and international drilling campaigns - including Turitea wind farm, the procurement of a new turbine (OEC5) for the Ngatamariki geothermal power plant at Reporoa and BESS agreements.
- Assisting Eastland Generation Limited on various renewable energy projects including its TOPP2 Development -a new 49Mwe (net) geothermal power plant at Kawerau (which includes construction, operation and option to purchase), the Te Ahi o Maui 26MW geothermal power plant at Kawerau- and its Te Ihi o te Rā solar farm in Tairāwhiti.
- Regularly assisting Waka Kotahi on alliancing matters, including the East Coast Recovery Alliance for recovery and resilience works following Cyclone Gabrielle and the Riverlink Alliance.
- Advising an international solar developer on construction aspects for solar projects in NZ.
- Assisting Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand on various hospital development projects including the New Dunedin Hospital – Outpatients Building, the Waikato Hospital Renal Centre and Acute Mental Health facility and Manukau Health Park at Middlemore Hospital.
- Assisting Metlen on EPC and O&M arrangements for solar farms in New Zealand.
Affiliations
- Auckland Women’s Law Association.
- Society of Construction Law.
- Infrastructure New Zealand.
- Women’s Infrastructure Network.
