Bio

Tom Bennett specialises in real estate, construction, procurement and infrastructure projects. Tom’s work covers both public and private sector clients. His construction experience includes NZS, FIDIC, NEC, AS and other recognised construction contract forms. His real estate experience includes Public Works Act compulsory acquisition, acquisition, disposal, subdivision and development, and overseas investment. Tom advised Auckland Transport, which is responsible for Auckland's transport system, on public transport services and infrastructure. He advised on the procurement of rail, ferry and bus services, supply and maintenance of integrated ticketing smartcard system, new electric trains, ferries and buses (including electrification infrastructure), and the redevelopment of railway stations and ferry terminals. He is advising Auckland Council and Auckland Transport on the $5.5b city rail link and the $14.5b Auckland light rail project.