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Sebastian Bisley

Asia-Pacific 2026

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 Thorndon Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: The Bar

New Zealand

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

- Commercial litigation

-Public law / judicial review

-Construction

-Insolvency

-Directors and companies

Career

Before joining the independent bar in 2022, Seb was a senior partner in Buddle Findlay's Wellington litigation team. He was Benchmark Litigation's New Zealand Lawyer of the Year in 2019, and has been recommended as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation and as a Leading Individual by the Legal 500.

Seb is an experienced trial lawyer and appellate advocate, who has appeared as counsel at all levels of New Zealand's court system. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington.

Professional Memberships

Law Reform Committee

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: The Bar - New Zealand

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Sebastian Bisley is an experienced litigator with over 20 years' experience. He is particularly noted for his expertise in insolvency and his commercial and pragmatic advice.

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Strengths

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  • Sebastian Bisley is an excellent strategic thinker and excellent communicator. He is a pleasure to deal with and an asset to the commercial Bar.

    Dispute Resolution: The BarChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Sebastian is great on his feet and his submissions are quite elegant.

    Dispute Resolution: The BarChambers Asia & Pacific

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