Kim Lovegrove

Kim Lovegrove MSE, RML – Adjunct Professor & Senior Construction Lawyer

Leading Expert in Construction Law & Regulatory Reform

Kim Lovegrove MSE, RML is one of the founders of Lovegrove & Cotton Construction Lawyers and a leading international authority on construction law and regulatory reform with nearly 40 years of experience. His expertise spans New Zealand, Australia, and multiple international jurisdictions.

He is a past president of the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) Northern Chapter and is admitted to legal practice in New Zealand.

Construction Law & Government Advisory Services

• Building & Construction Law Reform – Advising governments on the development of regulatory frameworks.
• NZ Building Act Compliance & Risk Management – Providing guidance to practitioners, councils, and corporations.
• Crown Entity Advisory – Representing Crown entities with the development of best-practice building regulations and compliance regimes.
• Building Practitioner Licensing & Registration – Assisting with compliance, licensing, and disciplinary matters.
• Construction Contract & Dispute Resolution – Mediation, arbitration, and litigation in complex disputes.
• Microeconomic Reform in the Built Environment – Developing best-practice models for construction regulation.

International Law Reform & Thought Leadership

Kim Lovegrove is the Chairman of the International Building Quality Centre (IBQC) and has advised governments globally, including:

• The World Bank – Law reform projects in Mumbai, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, and Malawi.
• The Japanese Government – Consultation on building regulatory frameworks.
• Australian Governments – Development of the National Model Building Act.
• The New Zealand Government – Consulting on liability settings and insurance structures.

Academic & Professional Appointments

• Adjunct Professor, University of Canberra
• Adjunct Professor, Southern Cross University
• Conjoint Professor, University of Western Sydney
• Visiting Professor, RMIT University

Recognition & Honors

• Recipient of the Royal Medal of the Lion (RML) – Awarded for humanitarian contributions in Ethiopia.
• Order of the Star of Ethiopia (MSE) – Recognized for service as Honorary Consul for Ethiopia.

Commitment to New Zealand’s Construction Sector

Kim continues to shape legal frameworks that enhance industry stability, compliance, and best practice governance.