Dispute Resolution

LeeSalmonLong maintains a busy Auckland-based team of expert litigators with noteworthy experience of advocacy in superior courts in both New Zealand and the Cook Islands, active in such areas as breach of contract, representative actions, allegations of defamation, and contentious insolvency and financial markets matters. Its litigation team acts on behalf of a clientele which includes leading companies, political organisations and NGOs. The team also handles public law matters and judicial reviews.

"LeeSalmonLong is approachable, efficient and thorough. It spends time to understand the intricacies of your business and ultimately this improves outcomes and efficiency."

LeeSalmonLong acted for the beneficiary of a New Zealand Trust that owns commercial assets in Colorado and Delaware in relation to alleged improper conduct of a settlor and protector in the USA and Mexico.

Tim Mullins's litigation practice spans both the commercial and regulatory spheres and includes experience acting for clients from the entertainment, financial services and IT sectors. "Tim is an incredibly experienced and intelligent lawyer who is a pleasure to work with, and a real asset to our organisation." "Tim was attentive to our specific situation and was particularly diligent with including us in strategic decisions about the litigation. He presented clearly in court on our behalf."

Michael Heard advises across a wide range of commercial and contractual disputes, with expertise in the insolvency, construction, environmental and maritime sectors. "Michael is very smart, understated and commercial."

David Bullock's practice focuses on commercial litigations covering a wide range of sectors and involving such issues as breach of contract, director duties and trust disputes. He is also very well-experienced in appellate matters. "We were so lucky to find David when we did. He's an extraordinarily clever lawyer, has excellent research skills, can craft a very smooth argument and is humble to boot."