Suz Kuru

Capability

Suz is a highly motivated and pragmatic in-house lawyer with a versatile background including infrastructure, regulatory law and public sector governance. She brings a wealth of experience from both private and public in-house roles. Known for her energy, empathy, and collaborative style, Suz thrives in fast-paced settings and is known for her ability to work autonomously while building strong relationships across teams.

Her legal career spans telecommunications, local and central government and private practice, with expertise in property law, commercial contracting, procurement and public works. She has led legal input on infrastructure and technology projects, including a secondment to support the legislative drafting and implementation of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. Suz is passionate about delivering clear, practical advice, which shapes strategy. She regularly presents at industry events and contributes to legal training. Suz’s clients value her astute strategic advice, can-do attitude and solutions focus. Suz lives and works remotely in Urutī, Taranaki.

Juno clients

Waikato Waters

Before Juno

Environmental Protection Agency | Senior Solicitor
New Plymouth District Council | Solicitor
Bell Gully | Solicitor
Morrison Kent | Solicitor
Spark | Acquisition Manager

Areas of expertise

• Property and Infrastrcuture
• Technology
• General Corporate and Commercial
• Environmental Law
• Rugulatory and Compliance
• Public Procurement
• Public Governance, including Local Authorities and Crown Entities
• Legislative Development
• Project Management

Languages

English and German, Turkish (conversational)