Restructuring/Insolvency
New Zealand
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Lynne Van
Asia-Pacific 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Lane Neave
Asia-Pacific
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
Litigation
Insolvency
Restructuring
Financial Services
Financial Advice
Insurance
Property
Family and Relationships
Professional Memberships
Lynne is a member of RITANZ – the leading insolvency industry group in New Zealand – and INSOL International, a worldwide federation of insolvency and restructuring experts. She authors the New Zealand paper for INSOL’s Foundation Certificate in International Insolvency Law course.
Personal
Lynne is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in litigation related to banking, insolvency and restructuring, and property.
She advises on a wide range of commercial matters, including:
- securities enforcement
- governance issues
- recoveries
- shareholder disputes
- body corporate matters
- insurance
She has interest and experience in product liability issues in the automotive sector, including matters related to the Consumer Guarantees Act and Fair Trading Act. She acts for national and international clients, including insolvency practitioners, lenders, corporate and private clients.
Experience
Lynne has appeared in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Māori Appellate Court, Māori Land Court and High Court. She also has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, assisting clients with mediation and arbitrations.
In addition, Lynne is on the steering committee for Women in Restructuring and Insolvency (Auckland) and sits on the board of New Zealand Asian Lawyers and Auckland Community Law Centre.
Key sectors
InsuranceGovernment and Public SectorFinancial Services
Chambers Review
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Chambers Asia & Pacific
Restructuring/Insolvency - New Zealand
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Lynne Van of Lane Neave is a well-regarded practitioner based in Auckland. Her litigation practice includes advising domestic and international clients on debt recovery and company liquidation proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Lynne is always thinking ten steps ahead.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & PacificLynne Van is excellent and very easy to deal with.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific
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