Dispute Resolution

About

Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team is trusted by leading corporates, financial institutions, and government entities to manage risk and resolve complex disputes efficiently. Known for strategic advocacy and commercial insight, the team advises across all forms of dispute resolution – litigation, mediation, and arbitration – with deep expertise in sectors including construction, financial services, insurance, competition, and public law. Our track record includes appearances before the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, and Privy Council.

Recent work highlights

• Booster | Acting for Booster and its directors in an FMA investigation into KiwiSaver investments, advising on regulatory compliance, director interviews, and confidentiality orders in a matter with significant reputational and financial implications.
• FENZ | Advising Fire and Emergency NZ in the Coronial Inquiry into 18 deaths from the 2023 Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, involving complex emergency response issues and strategic witness preparation.
• viagogo | Acting in High Court proceedings brought by the Commerce Commission – the first case against a wholly overseas – based online business – part of a broader international litigation strategy.
• GrainCorp | Defending criminal charges under the Animal Products Act in a high-profile prosecution involving 12 defendants, novel legal issues, and a six-week trial with no established sentencing precedent.