Greenwood Roche

Alex Cumming

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Alex is experienced in regulatory legal matters and litigation, specialising in resource management and local government, and encompassing regulatory compliance, biosecurity, stormwater infrastructure and judicial review.

He has provided advice and advocacy on a wide range of resource consent and plan change applications and appeals.

Alex joined Greenwood Roche after working in the Auckland Council legal team. He has practiced in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Specialist expertise

Compliance and liability issues under the Resource Management Act 1991 Enforcement advice Government advisory High level strategic advice Iwi consultation Legislative processes and submissions Local government regulation National and local planning documents Public law Public Works Act Resource consents and other permits and authorisations Resource management & environment

Experience

Senior Associate, Greenwood Roche 2023 –
Senior Legal Counsel, Auckland Council 2017 – 2023
Intermediate Associate, Chen Palmer 2016 – 2017
Solicitor, Government Legal Department, London 2014 – 2015
Legal Counsel, London Borough of Havering 2009 – 2014
Solicitor, Hucker & Associates 2006 – 2008
Solicitor, Wilson McKay 2004 – 2006