Tim Smith

Tim advises and represents major clients across a wide range of commercial issues. He is known for providing clear, pragmatic advice and is instructed on significant and complex private and public law issues, including competition law, economic regulation, contractual disputes, and tort claims. Tim has extensive experience across a wide range of sectors, and in particular telecommunications, energy and transport. Tim appears as lead counsel in all senior courts, including the Supreme Court of New Zealand, but also works effectively as part of a team with senior counsel. Tim has extensive experience in commercial arbitrations and mediations in addition to his senior court practice.