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Dispute Resolution - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Simpson Grierson has a comprehensive litigation offering, with a noteworthy capability for acting on cross-border disputes for New Zealand companies and overseas businesses active in New Zealand markets. The firm is active across a range of areas including competition and regulatory, public, insurance, construction and privacy law. Simpson Grierson also provides specialist expertise in ADR processes such as arbitration and mediation, and is a popular choice for government and publicly owned entities.
Strengths
Simpson Grierson have a large team and can call on subject matter experts to deal with a wide range of sophisticated issues.
The team at Simpson Grierson was very adept at listening and helping us work though the issues to achieve an arrangement that was acceptable to all.
Work Highlights
Simpson Grierson defended Auckland Council, in a judicial review proceeding challenging its decision to sell a valuable property in downtown Auckland to Precinct Properties. The claimant was Save the Queen Street Society, a society spearheaded by property developer Andrew Krukziener, against both the council and Precinct Properties.
Notable practitioners
Richard Lange is a highly respected, Auckland-based former practice head. He also advises extensively on banking, insurance, and professional liability and negligence issues.
Richard Lange has great reputation.
She is extremely responsive to our needs and brings a level of compassion and understanding to her representation.
Jania is switched on, commercial and hard working. She is great in a dispute setting and will really advocate for her client to get the best possible outcome.
Ben Upton is based in Auckland and is particularly active on contentious matters in Samoa and the Cook Islands. He focuses on banking litigation, with further expertise in employment and trust-related disputes.