About Us
Trusted Leaders in Construction Law and Regulation
We have people at Lovegrove & Cotton who bring more than two decades of construction law experience.
Led by Director Justin Cotton, our team delivers trusted legal solutions to corporate and government clients across all aspects of construction law, compliance, and regulatory advisory.
Justin Cotton was one of the legal reform team that advised the New Zealand Government on proportionate liability reform pathways with respect to the Building Act 2004 (NZ).
What Sets Us Apart
Local Commitment
We bring a phenomenal amount of experience in construction law, building regulatory development and interpretation.
Our Services
- Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
- Regulatory Law Reform and Compliance Advisory
- Building Practitioner Advocacy
- Cladding and Building Defects Resolution
Meet Our Leadership
- Over 20 years of construction law expertise
- Expert in strata community disputes and building defects
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Extensive experience in building practitioner misconduct
- Admitted to practice in both New Zealand and Australia
- Justin was part of the law reform team that advised MBIE on the development of proportionate liability in the Building Act 2004 ( NZ)
Tsigereda Lovegrove – Adj Fellow SCU
- Practice Manager and Construction Lawyer in Australia
- Secretary, IBQC Dispute Resolution Coalition
- Experienced in regulatory reform and design of building dispute resolution systems
- Bilingual in English and Amharic
Why Choose Lovegrove & Cotton?
For corporate and government clients seeking trusted advisers in construction law, building regulation, and compliance advisory, some of our people offer unparalleled regulatory insight and a heritage of shaping the laws that define the built environment.