OUR MEMBERS – Adjudicators Association of New Zealand

Current AANZ Adjudicators:

All AANZ Adjudicators have three things in common – an in-depth knowledge on the New Zealand Building Code and AS/NZS Standards especially as it pertains to dispute resolution, extensive experience in the Construction industry, usually with many years of hands-on leadership, and a shared commitment to achieving a fair and reasonable resolution with impartiality and professionalism.

Robert Ashcroft

B.E. [Civil]. Member Society Construction Law. Member Project Management Institute. Fellow Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of NZ: member of the Arbitrators’ Panel and the Adjudicators’ List.

Ashcroft & Associates Ltd provides expert strategic support in relation to procurement of capital works projects, and independent professional dispute resolution services in relation to construction contracts.

Robert Ashcroft

B.E. [Civil]. Member Society Construction Law. Member Project Management Institute. Fellow Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of NZ: member of the Arbitrators’ Panel and the Adjudicators’ List.

Address Details
Director - Ashcroft & Associates Ltd 114 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011 PO Box 10608 Wellington

Phone:0274 777 408
Email:rob@ashcroft.co.nz

Joem Baldesco

BSc (Civil Engineering), LLM, PgDip (Construction Law, Arbitration and Adjudication), DipLeadMgt, CE, PMP, C.Build E, FCABE, MRICS, MNZIQS, Reg. QS ICECA, MPICQS, MCIArb, MEngNZ, MAANZ, AAMINZ

Joem is a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Rawlinsons Limited’s Christchurch office

Joem Baldesco

BSc (Civil Engineering), LLM, PgDip (Construction Law, Arbitration and Adjudication), DipLeadMgt, CE, PMP, C.Build E, FCABE, MRICS, MNZIQS, Reg. QS ICECA, MPICQS, MCIArb, MEngNZ, MAANZ, AAMINZ

My passion to help others is probably one of the factors why I became an adjudicator. I really hate disputes – this could be the reason why I have a strong passion for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) specifically Adjudication. I have been an advocate of ADR in the engineering and construction industry since the early stages of my career.

Phone:027 648 8144
Email: joem@joembaldesco.co.nz

Wayne Bradshaw

DipSurv, GradDipBusStuds (Dispute Resolution), MSc, FRICS, MCIOB, MNZIQS, Reg. QS

Wayne has over 30 years’ experience as a quantity surveyor and an accredited expert witness on matters of quantum in the construction, infrastructure and resources industries.

Ronald Esveld

Qualifications: B.Arch. (Auck.) 1981, BBS-Dispute Res.(Massey) 2014 Memberships: FNZIA, SCL

Areas of expertise: Quality Assurance. Construction Law. Design, technical detailing, documentation, tendering and administration as architect for large and small contracts of various building types. Weathertight technical and remediation expertise. Technical services procurement, including joint ventures. Sustainable and universal design.

Ronald Esveld

Qualifications: B.Arch. (Auck.) 1981, BBS-Dispute Res.(Massey) 2014 Memberships: FNZIA, SCL

Address Details
Esveld Limited 45 King Street, Kensington Whangarei 0112

Phone:09 4373953
Email:ron@esveld.co.nz

David Finnie

MConstr(Constr Law)(dist), BConsr(QS), PhD, GCTLT, NatDipQS, AANZ, MNZIQS, MSCLNZ, MZIOB Chartered Building Professional, LBP (Site 2 & Carp)

I love working on projects that make a real difference in construction industry and education.

David Finnie

MConstr(Constr Law)(dist), BConsr(QS), PhD, GCTLT, NatDipQS, AANZ, MNZIQS, MSCLNZ, MZIOB Chartered Building Professional, LBP (Site 2 & Carp)

I love working on projects that make a real difference in the construction industry and education. Some key highlights include: - Establishing a company to introduce building advice and project management services to the residential sector, improving quality and certainty without increasing cost. - Creating the concept and leading the development of a new Bachelor of Construction (Site Management) based on research focus groups across Auckland and Dunedin to ascertain industry preferred content and delivery methods, leading to a blended pathway for those with trades to diploma and degree with substantial assessment possible through evidence of workplace learning. - Working with TANZ eCamps to provide fully online options for all courses in the New Zealand Diploma in Construction with Strands in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. - Leading the development of a new Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying). - Leading the development of the New Zealand Diploma in Construction with Strands in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying at Otago Polytechnic. - Developing the first standard form of pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) contract to support 2-stage early contractor involvement (2S-ECI) based on doctoral level research including document analysis, legal analysis and interviews across New Zealand. - Writing a number of journal articles and conference papers with a focus on clarifying buildability obligations and improving project performance through optimising the use of 2S-ECI. - Providing technical advice to the Adjudicator's Association of New Zealand (AANZ). - Providing strategic procurement advice to Antarctica for a major refurbishment of Scott Base.

Phone:021 396 111
Email:david.finnie@op.ac.nz

Roger Forde

Registered Quantity Surveyor, NZCQS, ANZIQS, NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Manager, Bach. Appl. Mgmt. (Project and Strategic)

Commercial procurement, construction methodology, and contract administration for vertical infrastructure. Cost and time analysis supporting project management process to evaluate outcomes defined under the contract.

Roger Forde

Registered Quantity Surveyor, NZCQS, ANZIQS, NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Manager, Bach. Appl. Mgmt. (Project and Strategic)

Address Details
Forde Limited

Phone:+64 27 432 4489
Email:roger-forde-rangerholdings@outlook.com

Scott Gazley

LLB, BSc, DiplCArb, FAMINZ (Arb), FCIArb, MAANZ

Scott is a highly experienced commercial litigator in the areas of construction, negligence, property, and insurance law.

Scott Gazley

LLB, BSc, DiplCArb, FAMINZ (Arb), FCIArb, MAANZ

Scott is a highly experienced commercial litigator. He advises clients with complex disputes in the areas of construction, negligence, property, and insurance law. He has appeared as sole counsel in proceedings before the Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court, and a range of tribunals.

Phone:0212425848
Email:scott@quaychambers.co.nz

Noel Jellyman

Qualifications: Site 2 Licensed Building Practitioner, BRANZ Certificate in Adjudication, BRANZ course in weathertight design, qualified design/build builder for more than 35 years

Areas of expertise: Building inspections, reports, design quantity surveying & pricing, adjudications, advocate, expert witness.

Noel Jellyman

Qualifications: Site 2 Licensed Building Practitioner, BRANZ Certificate in Adjudication, BRANZ course in weathertight design, qualified design/build builder for more than 35 years

Address Details
Jellyman Limited 113 Highbrook Way, RD9, Hamilton

Phone:027 4936284
Email: noel.jellyman@xtra.co.nz

Ali Johar

BE (Chemical), Dip Q.S, GradDip Marketing, Cert Finance, PGDip (Construction Law)

Ali Johar brings extensive expertise in construction, commercial, and financial dispute resolution as a qualified adjudicator with the Adjudicators Association of New Zealand.

Ali Johar

BE (Chemical), Dip Q.S, GradDip Marketing, Cert Finance, PGDip (Construction Law)

Ali Johar brings extensive expertise in construction, commercial, and financial dispute resolution as a qualified adjudicator with the Adjudicators Association of New Zealand. With a unique combination of technical construction knowledge, financial advisory experience, and governance expertise, Ali provides thorough, impartial, and commercially practical determinations.

Professional Background

Construction & Project Management
Ali is a Professional Quantity Surveyor and management consultant specializing in construction projects. His deep understanding of construction contracts, project delivery, cost management, and industry practices enables him to quickly grasp complex technical disputes and provide well-reasoned determinations.

Financial Services & Risk Management
As a Licensed Financial Adviser with extensive experience in commercial finance, Ali brings sophisticated understanding of financial structures, cash flow analysis, and business risk assessment to dispute resolution. This financial acumen proves invaluable in construction disputes involving payment claims, variations, and commercial viability issues.

Areas of Expertise

Construction Contracts: NZS3910, NZS3915, FIDIC, and bespoke construction agreements
Payment Disputes: Progress claims, variations, final accounts, and retention issues
Commercial Disputes: Contract interpretation, scope variations, and performance disputes
Project Management: Delay claims, programme disputes, and project delivery issues
Financial Analysis: Cash flow, solvency, and commercial impact assessments

Education & Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor in Property Development
Graduate Diploma in Management (Marketing)
New Zealand Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Professional Qualifications & Memberships

Member, Adjudicators Association of New Zealand
Professional Member, New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Licensed Financial Adviser (New Zealand)
New Zealand Business Mentor (Volunteer)

Approach to Adjudication

Ali is committed to delivering clear, well-reasoned determinations within statutory timeframes. He combines technical expertise with practical commercial understanding to provide outcomes that are legally sound and commercially sensible. His approach emphasizes:

Thorough Analysis: Comprehensive review of technical and contractual issues
Clear Communication: Determinations written in plain English with logical reasoning
Timely Delivery: Strict adherence to statutory and agreed timeframes
Impartial Process: Fair hearing for all parties with transparent procedures

Contact

Ali is available for adjudication appointments throughout New Zealand and welcomes enquiries regarding complex construction and commercial disputes.

Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Available for: Construction disputes, payment claims, commercial contract disputes
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati

Phone: +64 9 361 1153
Email: ali.johar@constructo.co.nz

Lawrence Jones

Dip Surv(QS), FRICS, MNZIQS, RegQS, MCIArb, A.AMINZ, MAANZ (President)

Experienced senior construction professional (chartered quantity surveyor) with varied experience in the consultancy, construction, infrastructure, oil and gas and electrical infrastructure industries.

Lawrence Jones

Dip Surv(QS), FRICS, MNZIQS, RegQS, MCIArb, A.AMINZ, MAANZ (President)

Lawrence is currently our President of the Association and a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 40 years of national and international experience in the construction industry. He has worked throughout the United Kingdom, South Africa, and New Zealand in both professional practice and contracting at a senior level. Lawrence’s career has been wide and varied in all facets in vertical, horizontal, oil and gas as well as with the electrical contracting industries. Lawrence set up Commercial Management Services Limited as sole Director and practitioner in 2020, specialising in all aspects of construction commercial management. Lawrence’s dispute resolution experience includes drafting, negotiating contractual claims right through to being an expert witness on three separate occasions. In 2018 he undertook the post-graduate paper at Massey University in Construction Adjudication.

Phone:+64 275 334 161
Email: ljones@comserv.co.nz

Thomas Jones

B.Sc., LL.M. (Master of Laws - Construction Law), FRICS, MNZIQS, AMINZ, LBP Site 3

Building & Civil Engineering. Construction and contract management. Cost, quality, scope and delay analysis. Dispute resolution.

Thomas Jones

B.Sc., LL.M. (Master of Laws - Construction Law), FRICS, MNZIQS, AMINZ, LBP Site 3

Address Details
Jones Limited 102A Port Hills Rd, Heathcote, Christchurch

Phone:027 703 3722
Email: tj@tjones.co.nz

Emmolina May

BConsr (Cons Econ), BConsr(Prop Dev), NatDipQS, MNZIQS, ICECA, MAANZ, AAMINZ, Reg. QS

Emmolina is a fully qualified and registered quantity surveyor in New Zealand, bringing extensive local project experience from initial feasibility stages to final account closeout.

Emmolina May

BConsr (Cons Econ), BConsr(Prop Dev), NatDipQS, MNZIQS, ICECA, MAANZ, AAMINZ, Reg. QS

Profile:

Emmolina has successfully managed a diverse array of complex construction projects across the country. Her portfolio spans long-term land developments, high-rise buildings, material manufacturing facilities, light rail tunnelling, water treatment plants, and renewable energy power stations.

Emmolina’s comprehensive knowledge of the construction industry, combined with her unique dispute resolution approach, enables her to effectively mediate conflicts. This ensures mutually beneficial outcomes while maintaining positive relationships between all parties involved. Apart from Emmolina’s industry practice, she is also teaching quantity surveying specialist courses such as Law and Contract, Procurement, and Contract Administration at various educational institutions cross New Zealand.

Areas of expertise:

- Dispute resolution, Mediation, Adjudication, Construction Law, Contract management, Conflict management, Education & Training.

- Specialised in complex projects, infrastructure, roading, bridges, transportation, 3 waters, and renewable energy sectors.

Deep Purusram

LLB (Hons) UK, GCert (NZ), PG Cert (Int Comm Law) UK, Member NZ Law Society & ADLS

Dispute Resolution, Construction Litigation, Contract Law & Interpretation, Mediator, Adjudicator, Legal advice on construction contracts, Legal representation in construction disputes & adjudication.

Deep Purusram

LLB (Hons) UK, GCert (NZ), PG Cert (Int Comm Law) UK, Member NZ Law Society & ADLS

Deep Purusram is the Founder and Director of Victorian Lawyers. Deep holds a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in law, a Postgraduate Certificate in International Commercial Law from the University of Northumbria, United Kingdom, a Postgraduate Certificate from University of Waikato, a Masters’ Degree with Merit in Construction with specialization in Construction Law from Massey University, and is currently studying his PHD. Deep is a current member of the New Zealand Law Society, Auckland District Law Society and the Adjudicator’s Association of New Zealand. Deep is a registered Construction Adjudicator and has also recently sat in a Judicial capacity before the Adjudicators’ Association of New Zealand Tribunal. Deep has acted as counsel in construction adjudication, and also appeared before the High court in proceedings involving the interpretation of the Construction Contract Act. Deep has also been drafter and legal adviser for many construction contracts, and counsel in mediation process and litigation in relation to breaches of construction contract. |Deep has represented clients in different family and civil litigation matters before the Family Court, District Court and High Court of New Zealand. Deep also assists with drink driving and related criminal matters, Deep has also in employment related mediation, disputes before the Employment Rights Authority & claim before the Employment Court. Deep’s experience also extends to drafting of Will and Deeds of Family Trust, application for Probate and Letters of Administration before the High Court, appearance in litigation where Will is challenged under the Family Protection Act 1955. Deep can also assist clients with Immigration and citizenship applications, reconsiderations and Appeals; Deep has been a leading counsel in High Court litigation in claims for constructive trust, breach of contract, interlocutory applications for injunction, originating application for cancellation of lease and claims under the Property Law Act, appeals against decisions of the Family Court. In terms of real estate, Deep is licensed to provide real estate services. In case you need to sell your property, you are welcome to contact Deep for your assistance. Deep can assist you in the following areas of legal practice: • Wills & Estate & Family Trust formation/advice • Property and construction; • Employment • Conveyancing-sale and purchase of property and business/franchise; refinancing • Criminal-drink driving/road traffic offending • Immigration appeal; • Lease disputes; • Family-Protection Order/Parenting/preventing removal of child from NZ, etc • Company and Commercial • Liquidation related proceedings

Phone:09 218 2020
Email:deep@victorianlawyers.co.nz

Non-practising members:

Jonathan Albery

BSc(Hons) Construction Management, Master of Construction (Construction Law)

Project Management, contract administration, contract drafting and interpretation, delay analysis.

Jonathan Albery

BSc(Hons) Construction Management, Master of Construction (Construction Law)

Address Details
Albery Limited

Phone:027 677 5423
Email:jonathan@quartermoon.co.nz

Aurora Chen

MConst, BConst, PGDipBus, BEcon MNZIQS

Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration, Procurement strategy, Commercial management, Training

Aurora Chen

MConst, BConst, PGDipBus, BEcon MNZIQS

Address Details
Chen Limited

Phone:021 231 7560
Email:aurorachenjie@hotmail.com

Vladimir (Vlado) Milinovic

Qualifications: BE (Civil). CPeng.

Vladimir is a fully qualified New Zealand registered engineer (B.C. CPeng) with significant local project management experience

Vladimir (Vlado) Milinovic

Qualifications: BE (Civil). CPeng.

Vladimir is currently working on large construction projects. He has a total of 30 years experience in the construction and civil engineering industries including in excess of 25 years experience in the New Zealand construction industry, ranging from design, planning and programming to the overall contract and project management, from initial concept design to the completion. Vladimir is a fully qualified New Zealand registered engineer (B.C. CPeng) with significant local project management experience with large, complex construction projects, including residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Phone:+64 272 550 844
Email: vladek1710@gmail.com

Paul Probett

Qualifications NZCB, MNZIBS, AAMINZ, MBOINZ, AccMLEADR, ANZLS, BRANZ Certificate in Adjudication

Areas of expertise: Expert witness - building, material failures, WHRS issues, dispute advocate.

Paul Probett

Qualifications NZCB, MNZIBS, AAMINZ, MBOINZ, AccMLEADR, ANZLS, BRANZ Certificate in Adjudication

Address Details
Probett Limited Incodo Ltd, Building Consultancy & Lab, 4/511 Cameron Rd, Tauranga

Phone:027 2800036
Email:mail2us@incodo.co.nz

Becoming an Adjudicator

If you have experience in the construction industry, or are a lawyer and have proven competency in the construction contracts act and its adjudication provisions you may qualify for membership of the AANZ. If you think you qualify you can download more information and an Application Form below.

AANZ Entry Requirements

AANZ Membership Application