Maiya specialises in major projects and construction, advising clients undertaking construction and infrastructure projects across various sectors.
Maiya acts for a diverse range of clients, including local and central government entities, principals, lenders, and contractors. Her practice encompasses all stages of the project life cycle, from advising on procurement strategy and drafting and negotiating project contracts, to contract administration and project delivery.
She has a strong understanding of and regularly advises on a variety of contract types, including the NZS, NEC and FIDIC standard forms, consultancy agreements, EPC and O&M contracts and alliance arrangements as well as bespoke contracts.
Recent highlights
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Advising Eastland Generation on various matters relating to completion of the TOPP2 Development (a new 49MW geothermal power plant at Kawerau).
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Advising Mercury Energy on the procurement of its generator replacement projects at Maraetai, Ātiamuri and Ōhakuri hydro stations, including negotiations with the contractor.
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Advising the New Zealand Antarctic Institute on the procurement of a wind turbine installer as part of the Scott Base Redevelopment Project in Antarctica.
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Advising City Rail Link on various matters relating to the delivery and completion of the City Rail Link Project.
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Advising Seipp Construction on the contract negotiation for the delivery of a hydro dam refurbishment project for a New Zealand electricity company.
Affiliations
- Society of Construction Law
- Infrastructure New Zealand
- Women's Infrastructure Network
