Cochrane Advisory | Infrastructure & Public Law Specialists | Upper Hutt

Cochrane Advisory is a boutique law firm led by David Cochrane, a highly experienced legal practitioner with over 45 years of expertise. The firm specialises in public law, infrastructure, governance, legislative drafting, local government matters, and commercial agreements.

Drawing from his extensive background as a former Parliamentary Counsel and partner at leading New Zealand law firms Chapman Tripp and Simpson Grierson, David brings deep expertise in drafting legislation for both New Zealand and Pacific state clients. His distinguished career includes serving on the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission/Te Waihanga and the Waitangi Tribunal.

The firm maintains a strong focus on law reform, reflected in David's long-standing membership of the NZLS Law Reform Committee and previous role on the Legislation Advisory Committee. Cochrane Advisory offers personalised legal services with a particular emphasis on public sector and infrastructure projects, maintaining a streamlined approach without the overhead of additional staff lawyers.