Insurance - New Zealand
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Gilbert Walker has the ability due to their experience, to predict the outcome of a matter early and to then identify and follow a strategy which achieves that outcome.
They are a bespoke litigation practice and the people on their team are exceptionally smart. They are very efficient and their advice is delivered quickly.
Work Highlights
Gilbert Walker were instructed by the liability insurer to act for the distributor of an aluminium composite panel which is the subject of a proposed class action alleging the products are combustible.
Notable practitioners
Martin Smith advises on and litigates a broad range of indemnity and property damage matters on behalf of a predominantly insurer clientele, offering noted experience of earthquake-related mandates.
Martin Smith provides really good quality advice and he's a very good communicator.
Martin is an excellent operator. He can turn his hand to most issues. He is a safe pair of hands.
Iva Rosic is a litigation specialist who represents companies in insurance disputes, regulatory investigations and general commercial litigation. She leverages her prior experience as a member of the independent bar to assist her clients.
Iva Rosic is well known and highly-regarded when it comes to directors and officers claims.
Iva has the intellectual ability and clear thinking attributes that you need whilst also bringing a commercial eye to bear on the issues.
