Dispute Resolution: The Bar - New Zealand
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Mills Lane Chambers has quickly established itself as a significant presence in Auckland’s legal landscape since its formation in 2019. Now home to 30 barristers, the set offers notable depth across commercial, regulatory and public law, with members regularly instructed on complex disputes and significant appellate work. Chambers manager Nicole Brothers is the key contact.
Notable practitioners
Davey Salmon KC is widely recognised for his expertise in complex, high-stakes litigation, representing clients before trial and appellate courts. Having co-founded a leading litigation firm earlier in his career, he now focuses on matters including regulatory enforcement, class actions. and financial services disputes.
Davey Salmon is a top commercial KC. He's a great strategist and advocate.
David Friar brings to the Bar over 20 years' experience as a commercial litigator and particular familiarity with insolvency and insurance-related disputes.
Isaac Hikaka is noted for his expertise in trust, property and constitutional matters. In addition to appearing before the New Zealand courts, he is also active in Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Zane Kennedy KC is an experienced litigator of many years' standing in private practice whose versatile commercial range incorporates particularly well-developed expertise in the areas of insurance, intellectual property and contractual disputes.
Zane is very strategic and very good on his feet. I would call him a true barrister.
Zane Kennedy has well-established credentials in construction and directors' duties.
