Laura assists with research and preparation for Environment Court hearings and with drafting submissions for Select Committee hearings. She is familiar with New Zealand’s climate change policies, including the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme, and forest policy options. She also deals with liquor law and licensing matters, and provides advice and assistance to a range of commercial hospitality entities.

NOTABLE EXPERIENCE

• Drafting submissions to Parliamentary Select Committee on the Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preferences) Bill

• Advising industry clients on New Zealand Emission Trading Scheme obligations and trading opportunities

• Advising on Permanent Forest Sink Initiative and New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme forestry opportunities

• Advising on New Zealand Emissions Unit Register eligibility requirements and application procedures

• Advising iwi incorporations regarding Treaty of Waitangi settlements and implications under the Emissions Trading Scheme

• Assisting with resource consent and Environment Court hearings

• Advising international clients on smoke-free legislation compliance matters and monitoring national policy developments

• Providing liquor licensing advice and general manager qualification training