About
Biography
Experience
Matt is a specialist construction lawyer who has been practicing for over 25 years. He has worked in large law firms both in New Zealand and Australia.
He is a multiple Construction Law prize winner (University of Melbourne), an associate member of AMINZ and a member of the New Zealand Society of Construction Law.
Matt has a broad practice. He provides pre-construction and procurement advice, drafts and negotiates project agreements and provides project advisory services (including around regulatory matters).
An experienced dispute resolution lawyer, Matt appears at all dispute resolution forums. He has acted on high value ($150M plus) and complex construction disputes and achieved successful outcomes for his clients in numerous adjudications and mediations.
He has acted for central government, council-controlled organizations, iwi, airports, port companies, universities, health care providers, developers, contractors, subcontractors, civil contractors, utility companies, energy companies, manufacturers, ski field operators, designers, project managers, body corporates, project financiers, residential builders, and homeowners.
Matt is a regular presenter on construction law topics. He has presented for the New Zealand Law Society, the Society of Construction Law, AMINZ and Legalwise among others, and is a guest lecturer at Massey University.
Specialty
Specialist Areas: Construction Disputes, Infrastructure and Construction projects, Procurement, Project Advisory.
Education
LLB, Otago, MConstrLaw, Melbourne.
Law Firm
Maling and Co.
Matt Maling featured in

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Choosing Contract Forms for New Zealand Infrastructure Projects: NZS 3910, NEC, Alliancing (2026)
30 Aug 2026

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How to Tender for Construction Contracts in New Zealand (2026): Step‑by‑step Public Procurement Guide
13 Jul 2026

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How to Respond to a Payment Claim in New Zealand (CCA Ss 20–21): Timeframes, Form 1 & Adjudication Risk
28 May 2026

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How to Enforce a Construction Contract in New Zealand (2026): Notices, Adjudication Under the Construction Contracts Act and Court Options
21 May 2026

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Proportionate Liability in NZ Construction: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for Contractors, Consultants and Project Owners
14 May 2026

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Construction Law New Zealand 2026: Building Consent Reform and Contractor Liability
7 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Matt Maling been practicing as a construction lawyer?
Matt Maling has been practicing for over 25 years.
In which countries has Matt worked in large law firms?
He has worked in large law firms in New Zealand and Australia.
What are some of Matt Maling's areas of specialty?
His specialties include Construction Disputes, Infrastructure and Construction projects, Procurement, and Project Advisory.
What degrees does Matt Maling hold?
He holds an LLB from Otago and an MConstrLaw from Melbourne.
