Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Buddle Findlay's respected litigation team regularly appears in courts and specialist tribunals up to and including the Supreme Court, acting for leading corporates, financial services providers and government bodies on a range of complex litigation matters that include debt recovery cases and contract disputes. The firm maintains a strong Christchurch presence, handling earthquake-related disputes and offering specialist expertise concerning contentious environment and resource management issues. Additionally, Buddle Findlay is recognised for its advice on contentious IP and competition matters.
Strengths
Buddle Findlay have the depth and breadth at the firm to get an expert partner involved and they are able to seamlessly bring those in to work with us.
Buddle Findlay have an excellent legal team and provide excellent advice.
Work Highlights
Buddle Findlay acted for Toyota New Zealand in opposing a High Court proceeding seeking leave to commence a representative action which alleges defects in vehicles fitted with 1GD-FTV engines.
Notable practitioners
Willie Palmer is wise, practical and has an excellent knowledge of the law.
Luke Sizer enjoys a strong reputation for commercial litigation, covering areas such as insolvency, patent disputes and commercial class actions.
Luke Sizer has a good head for strategy. He is someone you'd look for with complicated claims.
Luke is an exceptional intellect. He is a pleasure to work with.