Scott Thompson

Scott is a Partner in MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ construction practice which is ranked Band 1 by international legal directory, Chambers Asia Pacific.

Within the Construction practice, Scott specialises in project delivery and construction disputes. Clients come to Scott during the construction phase of complex infrastructure projects to assist in addressing contract compliance matters, performance and delivery concerns and to manage and lead dispute resolution. He has and continues to act on nationally significant infrastructure projects including energy, education, road, rail, sport, and water. Most recently, Scott is heading a team involved in delivering a complex energy project for a client, and is part of the core team involved in delivering Transmission Gully for the Wellington Gateway Partnership.

Scott is also experienced in contentious rent review disputes.

Scott tailors his advice and approach to dispute resolution to suit each client’s individual needs and objectives and approaches the lawyer-client relationship as a close strategic partnership.

Scott comes from a commercial background as a transaction and energy projects lawyer for a tier-one firm in the United States. Having advised public and private companies, banks and private equity firms, Scott understands clients demand high-quality service and consistent, commercially-focused advice. Clients rely on Scott for his pragmatic and strategic approach to project delivery and dispute resolution, and the ability to engage on both legal and commercial issues.

Scott is licensed in New Zealand, New York and Texas.