Dispute Resolution: The Bar - New Zealand
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Clifton Chambers is a Wellington-based set comprising 15 barristers with deep expertise in public and commercial disputes. Its members are widely recognised for their nuanced approach to matters at the intersection of government and public interest. One interviewee highlights their "ability to navigate complex issues where the balance of public interest and government meet." Another source adds: "They act for and against the Crown, meaning they understand the strengths and weaknesses of an issue, as well as the commercial implications."
Notable practitioners
Victoria Casey KC acts prominently in the area where issues of commercial and public law intersect, offering extensive experience in the field of regulatory investigations and prosecutions.
Victoria has a forensic mind and an inexhaustible energy for the details and strategy of a case.
Victoria has an excellent grasp of litigation strategy including the wider and longer-term implications of a legal issue.
Greg Arthur KC is a highly respected intellectual property silk who operates across the practice area spectrum and offers experience of litigation at High Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal level.
Greg is very strong in patents and has a strong technical background.
Greg Arthur is the leading silk in IP. He is an excellent litigator and very commercial.
