Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: The Bar - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Bankside Chambers is generally acknowledged to be both one of the largest and one of the most prestigious sets in Auckland, with a source noting that the "Bankside Chambers has considerable depth of expertise, particularly in construction and commercial disputes." Another similarly reports: "I would rate Bankside as having the best depth, across all levels, of any set in New Zealand." The chambers is also acknowledged for upholding a tradition of eminence in the alternative dispute resolution sphere, housing leading arbitrators and mediators and maintaining a permanent presence in the arbitration hub of Singapore. Emma Donnelly is the chambers manager and recommended contact.
Strengths
The clerks have a high service ethic.
The clerks provide an excellent level of service.
Notable practitioners
Christine Meechan is a great cross-examiner, gives robust advice and I feel like she's a safe pair of hands.
Christine Meechan is probably New Zealand's leading construction silk, one of the few who can claim to be a specialist and the best known and most able.
Jeremy Johnson has the rare ability to protect and advance his client's needs without undue open conflict. He has complete knowledge of the relevant law in each case.
Jeremy is the finest civil litigator I have had the benefit of working with. I cannot recommend him enough.
Tom Weston KC enjoys a strong reputation for his broad and highly varied commercial litigation practice which incorporates particularly strong construction and trust-related components.
Tom Weston is an exceptional advocate and provides an unparalleled level of service. He is always available and turns work around at an impressive speed.
Tom Weston is one of the go-to silks on complex cases.
Lauren Lindsay displayed excellent judgement and a thorough understanding of the evidence and relevant law.
Lauren is intelligent, considered and builds great relationships.
Polly Pope is an experienced litigator with over 20 years' experience in private practice. She offers particular expertise in insolvency and restructuring.
Polly Pope is very considered in her advice. She balances commercial and technical considerations very well and has a very in-depth knowledge of the industry and knows the dynamics of who's involved.
Polly Pope is a very tenacious litigator with strong insolvency skills.
Simon Foote KC focuses closely on disputes arising in the construction and engineering spheres, offering extensive experience in the fields of both litigation and international arbitration. He is additionally noted as an accomplished handler of certain classes of criminal cases and complex commercial disputes.
Simon Foote is a leading commercial silk. I would consider briefing Simon on all contentious matters involving trusts and commercial disputes.
Simon Foote is an accomplished courtroom advocate with versatile legal skills.
Jason Goodall KC maintains a broad commercial litigation practice, encompassing a substantial body of financial services work and extensive experience before the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
Jason is excellent to work with. He is a great tactician and very understanding of his clients' objectives.
Jason Goodall is pragmatic and brings a commercial and strategic approach. He has a great manner with clients and is an excellent silk in every respect.
Philip was excellent from the outset.
Rebecca is a strategic litigator and first-class advocate. She is one of the best legal minds in New Zealand. She is technically excellent and very user-friendly.
Rebecca understands personalities and interpersonal relationships and has a strong understanding of commercial principles and the importance of getting an outcome clients can live with.
Kelly Quinn KC is a leading construction law barrister. A former Crown prosecutor, he also practised law in Hong Kong and has become a trusted and respected advocate.
Kelly Quinn has been hands down the most expert KC I’ve worked with in relation to complex construction issues. He gives highly technical expert evidence.
Kelly Quinn is one of the best construction lawyers in the country, certainly when there is a tricky problem.
Sarah Jerebine KC is well reputed for disputes in the public law sphere, with significant experience advising the Crown.
Sarah Jerebine KC is an exceptional barrister.
Deborah Chambers KC is widely recognised for her handling of relationship property and trust litigation matters. She is particularly noted for her expertise in high-profile divorce cases, especially those involving multi-jurisdictional aspects.
Deborah Chambers KC is the pre-eminent choice for contentious relationship property cases.