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Insurance - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Duncan Cotterill houses a national, full-service insurance offering with offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Its insurance team is noted for its strong litigation capabilities and regularly represents insurers and their insureds. Its team has expertise across construction, professional indemnity, cyber and statutory liability as well as D&O.
Strengths
The lawyers at Duncan Cotterill are focused on the best outcomes for the client and insurer alike. The lawyers work towards resolution and are available to discuss strategy at all times.
Duncan Cotterill has specialist expertise, build long-standing trusted relationships and a solid understanding of insurer's requirements.
Work Highlights
Duncan Cotterill were engaged by project general liability insurers Chubb and Berkshire Hathaway to represent JEL Waterproofing in two proceedings in the high court regarding a roof fire that broke out during construction in downtown Auckland.
Notable practitioners
Paul Smith is noted for his experience in insurance litigation, appearing at all levels of the New Zealand court system. He has represented clients in earthquake-related disputes, health and safety prosecutions and defective workmanship claims.