Practice areas
Civil and commercial disputes/litigation
o contract, tort and equity claims, commercial, commercial property, maritime and public law matters
o complex multi-party commercial disputes, regulatory issues, “b to B” (small business/big business), and private client/trust issues
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Trade and regulatory issues:
o commercial disputes and trade issues, and associated litigation & dispute processes
o statutory/regulatory compliance - standards, safety, trade practices, competition and associated civil disputes
o supply chain, title, bailment, liens, franchise/supplier and confidentiality (commercially sensitive information)
o consumer issues
o industry/policy issues
o focus areas:
Transport/motor trade - motor vehicle dealers, repairers, suppliers, retailers (products/fuel)
Consumer issues - Fair Trading Act, Consumer Guarantees Act and relevant elements of the Contract and Commercial Law Act
Energy - gas, electricity and fuel , supply chains & markets
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Media:
o defamation, confidentiality and privacy
o NZ Media Council (formerly the Press Council)/Broadcasting Standards Authority/Advertising Standards Authority complaints, and harmful digital communications issues
o suppression issues, free speech, access to Court files and official information
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Insurance:
o policy coverage/response – general, liability, PI & special risk cover
o claims, disputes and defence of insured claims
Incorporated societies & sports law:
o compliance, rules and disciplinary
o motorsport/related issues