Rebecca Saunders

Rebecca Saunders is a Partner and co-leader of the Dispute Resolution Team at Wynn Williams, specialising in the construction industry.

Rebecca has extensive experience in resolving disputes by way of arbitration, negotiated settlements, mediation, litigation or adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 and the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006. While in practise in the United Kingdom, Rebecca gained significant experience in International Arbitration under ICC Rules, litigation in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC), and adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

Rebecca has particular expertise acting for plaintiffs or defendants in complex multi-party disputes; often tort or breach of warranty claims involving latent defects. She recently acted for a territorial authority on one of the most significant defective building claims brought in New Zealand, with the quantum of the claim exceeding NZD $170M.

Rebecca works closely with her clients to deliver practical and timely solutions, guiding them through the complexities of construction law and dispute resolution processes. Her leadership and expertise make her a trusted advisor to businesses in the construction, infrastructure, and development sectors, as well as territorial authorities, body corporates and private individuals.

Rebecca acts for a range of clients at all stages of the construction project lifecycle, from initiation to post-completion. She regularly advises on issues relating to payment, variations, delay, defects, certification, limitation, and cancellation of contracts. Rebecca provides advice on the interpretation and enforcement of construction contracts, development and consultancy agreements, and requirements under the Building Act 2004 and associated Regulations.

Wynn Williams has a longstanding reputation for successful dispute resolution, consistently delivering optimal outcomes for its clients. The firm’s approach is built on a simple foundation: clear advice, innovative strategies and strong commercial insight. Every case is approached with integrity and a deep sense of responsibility. The firm is regularly recognised as a leading practice for Litigation & Dispute Resolution by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers Asia-Pacific, and Chambers Global legal directories.

The Firm’s specialist construction team advises a broad range of projects, engaged by our clients at all stages of the construction lifecycle – from procurement, negotiation, contract administration to resolving disputes. We act for central government departments, ports, hospitals, private fund providers, and other public and private sector entities.

Accomplished advocates, the team consistently deliver successful outcomes for clients facing disputes over payment, variations, extensions of time, retentions and bonds, and post-completion defects. We are highly experienced in construction adjudication under the CCA or in the WHT, litigation in the courts at all levels, arbitration and mediation. When needed, we draw on the expertise of our resource management, regulatory, insurance and health and safety lawyers to provide added strategic advice.