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Emma Moran

Emma Moran

Asia-Pacific 2026

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About

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Career

Emma is an experienced commercial litigator who advises clients and resolves disputes in sectors including public law, building and construction, insurance, and life sciences.

She is an effective advocate who has appeared as counsel in the Family, District and High Courts, the Court of Appeal, before specialist tribunals and in commercial arbitration.

Her core work is advice and litigation focussed on regulatory, government, corporate and insurance clients across New Zealand and globally.

She acts for numerous local authorities and has in in-depth knowledge of key local government legislation. She advises on governance and decision-making, electoral services, rating issues and all aspects of public law. She leads the firm's New Zealand Public Law practice.

Emma advises both domestic and international clients on complex regulatory matters in the life sciences sector — including in relation to medicinal cannabis, therapeutic claims, healthcare regulation and medical devices. Emma's medico-legal experience includes appearances at coronial inquest hearings.

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Public Law - New Zealand

Band 3
Band 3

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Emma Moran is based in Wellington and heads the public law team. She is active on behalf of public bodies in relation to contentious issues and regulatory compliance, and also assists private clients with matters relating to law reform.

Strengths

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  • Emma has consistently gone above and beyond in her support of our work. She is thorough, takes time to understand and clearly explain the issues at play, and is generous with her time.

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  • Emma is an outstanding communicator, commercially astute and experienced in a wide range of relevant areas. She provides clear directions that add value to company strategy.

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