experienced pragmatic senior solicitor specialising in contracting, procurement and probity
As a commercial legal advisor with a proven track record I have demonstrated that I offer pragmatic solutions to solve business problems, and enable clients to cut through challenging commercial and practical issues.
I have worked across various industries, in the private and public sector, as a partner at Buddle Findlay and in house, becoming a trusted commercial and strategic advisor to senior leaders in the UK and NZ.
After 10 years at healthAlliance as General Counsel, while managing my own boutique legal practice, I have specialised in contracting, procurement and probity. As required for a particular project, I work with, and manage, other experienced specialist lawyers and advisers.
“Adina Halpern has been providing advice to Auckland DHB and related Crown entities since before this entity came into existence in 2001. Her deep knowledge of New Zealand public law as it applies to the day-to-day activities of Crown entities plus extensive experience of commercial and corporate law has proven invaluable when addressing many complex issues during that period. However, Adina’s real value proposition is that she combines her knowledge and expertise with common sense.”
“I enjoyed worked with Adina at healthAlliance FPSC from the commencement of national procurement for the District Health Boards and can attest to her expertise and experience in procurement, contracting and probity. Adina gave practical and commercial advice and enabled healthAlliance to comply with its obligations under the Government Rules of Sourcing and other guidelines, as well as its public law obligations. The fact that there was no litigation against healthAlliance nor the DHBs relating to contracting and procurement managed by healthAlliance, despite some unhappy respondents, was due in large part to Adina’s skills”
“Adina brings a sharp intellect and strong customer focus to all her work. She is a rock solid adviser with extensive experience in public sector procurement and contracting. Adina provides practical, down to earth and smart advice. On probity matters, she is one of the most clued up professionals around.”