Chambers Review
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Insurance - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Hesketh Henry is an Auckland-based firm with an established insurance defence and litigation practice, predominantly active on behalf of a range of domestic, regional and international insurers. The firm advises and advocates across a comprehensive spectrum of practice area issues, including coverage, professional indemnity and business interruption matters, and maintains a particularly active cyber-risk and breach-related capability. The insurance team works closely with practice areas across the firm to provide holistic support in such areas as construction, employment, manufacturing and transport.
Strengths
Hesketh Henry is a bespoke company that is suited to specific instructions. It has a great reputation within the industry and takes a pragmatic approach which we need.
Work Highlights
Hesketh Henry defended a law firm against claims for breach of contract and negligence arising out of advice given to a prominent businessman in 2015, which is said to have resulted in ongoing litigation.
Notable practitioners
Helen Macfarlane is a key contact for clients.