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Provided by Andrew Horne
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Andrew is a senior commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyer. He specialises in commercial disputes, corporate and regulatory issues, financial services, insurance, cyber and technology.
Andrew is focused upon solving problems and achieving preferred outcomes. He is experienced in managing complex, high-value disputes and appearing as an advocate in all levels of the New Zealand courts. He also represents clients in mediation.
Widely recognised as an accomplished insurance specialist, Andrew has over 25 years’ experience acting for leading insurers and insurance brokers. He is a trusted adviser to global broking firm Marsh and also acts for leading insurers.
Andrew is also known for his effective resolution of regulatory proceedings, particularly those involving financial institutions. He regularly advises and represents clients in investigations and proceedings brought by the FMA and the Commerce Commission.
Clients also seek Andrew’s expertise in technology and cyber disputes. He regularly advises IT providers and their customers in major IT project disputes. He is also a specialist in cyber claims and is nominated as an emergency contact in AIG’s cyber insurance policy.
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Andrew Horne is based in Auckland and offers over 25 years of experience in the disputes space, where he focuses closely on matters arising from the financial services, technology and telecommunications sectors.
Andrew Horne heads MinterEllisonRuddWatts's insurance practice from its Auckland office. He specialises in contentious insurance issues, which he has litigated on behalf of leading insurers and brokers from around the world, up to and including Supreme Court level, for over 25 years.
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Provided by Chambers
"I have really appreciated Andrew's sharp legal mind and constructive advice this year. He is gentle and calm but always seems to get to the nub of the matter."
"He combines both deep technical subject matter expertise with a good dose of pragmatism and manner at the negotiation table or the mediation table."
"Andrew is good at cutting through the noise."
"I have really appreciated Andrew's sharp legal mind and constructive advice this year. He is gentle and calm but always seems to get to the nub of the matter."
"He combines both deep technical subject matter expertise with a good dose of pragmatism and manner at the negotiation table or the mediation table."
"Andrew is good at cutting through the noise."
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New Zealand’s insurance sector is experiencing unprecedented demand from repeated extreme weather events less than two months into the year. At the same time, new developments in other areas also challenge the industry.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts Litigation Forecast 2023
MinterEllisonRuddWatts' Litigation Forecast examines the challenges of climate change litigation and greenwashing, the regulators’ current focus on business’ social licence to operate, how slowing global economic activity will impact M&A activity and create new pitfalls for directors of companies.
New Zealand’s insurance sector is experiencing unprecedented demand from repeated extreme weather events less than two months into the year. At the same time, new developments in other areas also challenge the industry.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts Litigation Forecast 2023
MinterEllisonRuddWatts' Litigation Forecast examines the challenges of climate change litigation and greenwashing, the regulators’ current focus on business’ social licence to operate, how slowing global economic activity will impact M&A activity and create new pitfalls for directors of companies.
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