Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : New Zealand
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Wynn Williams Lawyers has an experienced team of litigators operating from Auckland and Christchurch. The team is noted for its work in resolving earthquake and natural disaster claims and its substantial expertise in advising estate agents and financial advisers on professional indemnity matters. The firm also offers extensive experience in fraud, health and life and travel claims.
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Wynn Williams acted for IAG and its insured, a Christchurch real estate agent, in the High Court relating to an alleged breach of the Fair Trading Act.
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Wynn Williams is very strong in the statutory liability space. Lawyers have great attention to detail.
The team at Wynn Williams has a solid understanding of insurers requirements.
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Richard Hern not only brings a noted track record in the successful handling of both court and mediation proceedings to his work but also valuable past experience as in-house counsel at a prominent insurance firm. He is based in Auckland, where he co-leads Wynn Williams' insurance practice.
Richard is known as a key player in the real estate sector in NZ and brings a wealth of experience over decades of work in this space.
One of the most pragmatic and experienced lawyers in his speciality of real estate professional Indemnity litigation.
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