Dispute Resolution: The Bar
New Zealand
12 years ranked
SILK PROFILE
Justin Smith KC
Asia-Pacific 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Justin is widely recognised as one of New Zealand's leading KCs. He specialises in corporate commercial litigation: companies, securities, contractual claims, tax, trusts, equity, regulatory, appellate work on larger scale environmental projects and class actions.
Career
Justin went to the bar in 2007 having been head of litigation at one of New Zealand's larger firms, Russell McVeagh. He took silk in 2013 after a 5-year hiatus in any silks being appointed.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Asia & Pacific
Dispute Resolution: The Bar - New Zealand
Band 1
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Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Justin Smith is incredibly bright and gets up to speed very quickly.
Dispute Resolution: The BarChambers Asia & PacificJustin is a superb trial advocate.
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