Justin Cotton
Justin Cotton – Principal & Senior Construction Lawyer New Zealand
Expert in Construction Law
Justin Cotton, Principal of Lovegrove & Cotton Construction Lawyers New Zealand and Lovegrove & Cotton Construction and Planning Lawyers, is a leading Australasian construction law expert with extensive experience in building disputes, regulatory compliance, and practitioner advocacy.
Justin is admitted to practice in both New Zealand and Australia and can take instructions on construction law matters on both sides of the Tasman. He is available to assist Crown entities, local governments, corporate clients, and trans-Tasman entities with complex construction law matters.
Construction Law Expertise
- Building Dispute Resolution & Advocacy – Representing builders, architects, engineers.
- NZ Building Act Practitioner Advisory – Assisting with compliance, fitness-to-practice appeals, and licensing issues.
- Local Government & Crown Entity Legal Support – Expert representation for councils and public bodies.
- Fire Cladding Dispute Resolution – Handling fire safety compliance and cladding defect claims.
- Strata & Owners Corporation Dispute Resolution – Representing owners, body corporates, and property managers.
- Residential & Commercial Construction Disputes – Handling cases related to multi-unit developments and large-scale projects.
Construction Law Expertise Recognition
Justin Cotton has been named in Global Law Experts 2024 for Construction Law in Australia. With a deep understanding of construction law frameworks and local government regulations, Justin provides robust legal support to clients facing complex construction law challenges.
Owners Corporations & Strata Community Dispute Resolution
Justin has a high level of familiarity with the Owners Corporation matters and providing advice and representation for lot owners and Owners Corporations in relation to defective building works, insurance, and Owners Corporation rules and procedures.
Justin has had carriage of large-scale and highly complex strata community class actions against builders, contractors, building practitioners and statutory authorities and recently resolved a fire cladding matter to the benefit of 500-unit holders in the Australian state of Victoria.
Auckland | Wellington | Christchurch | Queenstown
Justin and the Lovegrove & Cotton Construction Lawyers team offer nationwide legal services and can be engaged by way of video conferencing. Whether it is litigation, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, or strategic legal advice, Justin provides practical, outcome-driven solutions.
Contact us
Email: enquires@lclawyersnz.com
