We’re breaking new ground

Axis Construction Law is not your run of the mill law firm. Just like you, we enjoy working and being part of the construction industry. That is why we are invested in your success and will stand behind our work to help you get back on firm ground with any legal issues you face.

We understand that you just want to knuckle down, get back to work, and focus on what you do best. We are here to help you sort through the dramas quickly and effectively and get back to it.

When you work in construction, you have enough on your plate without needing to worry about the complex legal issues surrounding your industry.

When you need legal advice to solve a dispute or some expert help to steer you through tough times, turn to the industry experts for straight-up, honest, hands-on solutions. We are specialists in construction law. 

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Straight-up, honest, effective legal advice

The team at Axis Construction Law are masters at solving complex issues within the construction industry.

Our lawyers have a combined legal experience of over four decades – in New Zealand, London, and Hong Kong – within which they have built their construction expertise and honed their knowledge.

After working for both large law firms and in-house, we decided it was time for a change.

Axis Construction Law is a specialised firm created to bring a fresh new option to the market and are 100 percent focused on construction.

As a specialist firm, we offer a personalized, efficient service with a fast turnaround. We respond quickly to your needs and commit to high-quality results without charging the earth.

Our Team

Russell Legal are a firm who work closely with our clients to ensure we understand your needs, with an eye towards the economics at issue in each matter. We have the expertise to represent business clients in specialised areas, and also the personal touch to be able to respond quickly and flexibly to your needs. We are a boutique style litigation firm designed to achieve our client’s goals with minimal impact on business activities. We enjoy helping our clients achieve their goals (and a celebratory lunch following a successful outcome).

Scott Russell Managing Director

Scott has a demonstrated history of success in the private and public sector dealing with complex projects for national and international clients involving construction adjudication, arbitration, mediation and litigation.

David van Hout Director

David acts for clients ranging from large corporates through to individuals involved in various commercial disputes and uses his knowledge and experience to cut through the noise, negotiating or advocating successful outcomes for his clients.

Rebecca Selby Senior Associate

Rebecca has been working in the litigation and dispute resolution field for around 15 years...

Nick Ravaji Special Counsel

Nick represents clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and Court proceedings. His focus is to cut through red tape and achieve practical outcomes...

Karen Chow Consultant

Karen is passionate about construction law and with a family background in construction has a general good knowledge in the area.

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Karen McMurtry Office Manager

Karen has worked in the law industry for the last ten years and looks after our back office ensuring it runs smoothly. She is responsible for the day-to-day finance and administration needs of the firm.

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Leticia Alvarez Law Clerk

Leticia is working to complete her law degree and joined Russell Legal as a part-time law clerk in November 2022.

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James Rosendale Law Clerk

James is working to complete his law degree and joined Russell Legal as a part-time law clerk in November 2022.

Need some advice but not sure where to start?

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