Anton Trixl
Partner, Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
LLB, BA, Victoria University of Wellington
Anton is a specialist in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors. Since 2004 he has been advising clients on transactions in these sectors, in over 30 countries, including project development and project financing, public private partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, construction, and a wide variety of commercial contracts.
After more than 10 years with law firms in Wellington, Dubai and Singapore (including seven years with Clifford Chance in Dubai and Singapore), Anton joined Anderson Lloyd in March 2015.
Anton is internationally recognised in the current editions of top global legal directories for his expertise advising on construction, project development and infrastructure matters, including being ranked as Highly Regarded by the IFLR1000 guide and a Leading Individual in Construction and Energy & Natural Resources (including environment), by Chambers & Partners. Chambers & Partners (Asia Pacific) 2024 states that Anton has significant experience in the New Zealand renewables market and brings his experience and industry knowledge to bear on the matters he works on. The 2024 edition quotes a client, who states that “Anton provides amazing client service – he is always open to sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions and offering his opinion on things. He is very personable and responsive. He has significant experience in the New Zealand renewables market and brings his experience and industry knowledge to bear on the matters he works on.” One interviewee said: “Anton is a good guy to have with you when things are a bit ugly. He’s not afraid to offer a contrary view and is strong both technically and commercially”.
Anton has been the lead author of the New Zealand Chapters of The Renewable Energy Law Review since 2020. Download our analysis here.
Anton is a member of the Society of Construction Law New Zealand.
Publications
- Climate Change Regulation 2024: A Chambers Global Practice Guide
- Solar Bay Maungaturoto Solar Farm project
- New Zealand Chapter of Lexology In-Depth: Renewable Energy Law – Edition 7
- Chambers Construction 2024 Global Practice Guide – New Zealand Construction Law and Practice chapter
- Overseas Investment Office quarterly update – solar and wind farms
- Anderson Lloyd recognised in 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in New Zealand
- Anderson Lloyd recommended in latest Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
- Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Green Guide 2024 Edition – Recommended Firm
- Anderson Lloyd advises on NZ Windfarms Ltd and Meridian Energy joint venture
- The refurbished NZS 3910 – What’s new?
- 2023 IFLR1000 rankings
- 2023 Energy Excellence Awards
- Anderson Lloyd authors of the 2023 Chambers Global Practice Guide – New Zealand Construction Law chapter
- Retention funds: New obligations and offences with teeth
- The effect of contractor insolvency on subcontractor warranties
- Letters of intent: the risks of contracting without a contract
- Payment schedules: why they need to be Spotless
- The risks of attaching too many documents to a construction contract
- COVID-19 in the community 2.0 – legislative responses
- Anderson Lloyd sole author of the 2021 Chambers Global Practice Guide – New Zealand Real Estate chapter
- Get it right, and Auckland Light Rail could be revolutionary