Chambers Review
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Insurance - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Chapman Tripp has a full-service practice renowned for advising international insurance entities, large private insurers and government bodies on the full range of insurance matters. Its team is skilled in complex claims and the insurance engagements of significant corporations. The firm also advises insurers on regulatory and commercial matters.
Strengths
The firm had the experience to deal with an extremely complex sets of issues. We had a leading expert who was able to provide advice in a timely manner and identify and provide solutions to issues.
The lawyers are experts in the field and they always meet our requirements.
Work Highlights
Chapman Tripp is acting on behalf of the New Zealand Defence force on their claims under its Protection and Indemnity Insurance covers in connection with the sinking of the navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui in Samoan waters on 5 October 2024.
Notable practitioners
John Knight is recognised for his notable track record in the handling of insurance-related disputes. He offers particularly extensive experience in dealing with insurance issues generated by earthquakes and shipping accidents.
A maritime law expert in relation to dealing with shipwrecks and P&I insurance arrangements.
He is a great litigator.
He's a very good lawyer.