Commercial disputes

Bankside Chambers

Mills Lane Chambers

Shortland Chambers

Stout Street Chambers

Thorndon Chambers

Daniel Kalderimis – Thorndon Chambers

Jack Wass – Stout Street Chambers ‘Jack is a multi-talented advocate who punches well above his years in practice. He has a wide range of law at his fingertips, a good strategic sense, can produce outstanding written work quickly, and is a confident advocate on his feet. No question he is a leader of the bar or bench in the making.’

Jonathan Orpin-Dowell – Stout Street Chambers  'Jonathan’s talented advocacy and frankly extraordinary work ethic means he is my first choice for any complex commercial dispute.’

Kevin Glover – Shortland Chambers ‘Kevin is an exceptional advocate and great to work with. He provides clear and pragmatic advice, both written and verbal.'

Rebecca Rose – Bankside Chambers ‘No weaknesses. One of the best legal minds in New Zealand.'

Sebastian Bisley – Thorndon Chambers

Tiho Mijatov – Stout Street Chambers ‘First-rate advocacy, legal analysis, mastery of facts, and communication skills. Tiho is an exceptional lawyer who is destined for the inner Bar.’

Tim Smith – Thorndon Chambers

Anna Kirk – Bankside Chambers ‘Anna is a superb advocate. She has a total command of her specialist subject and is able to use this knowledge to great effect in relation to all aspects of arbitration work. She has an excellent tactical approach to the dispute in question and is able to use interlocutory applications to great effect for the benefit of her clients.’

Bridgette White – Bankside Chambers ‘Bridgette is a great communicator. She has tremendous people skills and strong litigation instincts. She is in demand at the junior bar which reflects the esteem in which she is held.’

David Friar – Mills Lane Chambers 'David is a very through detail-oriented person. His ability to understand technical building blocks and methods of repair are impressive.'

Esther Watt – Stout Street Chambers 'She has the ability to grasp difficult legal issues and commercial issues in a unique way, and then to deliver submissions on complex matters which are understandable and thoroughly researched and on point. She is a great advocate.’

Gareth Richards – Stout Street Chambers ‘Gareth is highly intelligent, thoughtful and effective in his work. He has an effective advocacy style and is well respected by judges for the quality of his court room work. ’

Ian Gordon – Stout Street Chambers 'Ian has exceptional technical understanding of the key legal issues and an ability to communicate these simply.'

Isaac Hikaka– Mills Lane Chambers ‘Isaac is a leading advocate, one of the very best in Court. He is extremely intelligent, and has excellent judgment. He will nail the key points in a case. He is a worthy, outstanding advocate.’

Jeremy Johnson – Bankside Chambers ‘Jeremy is a very good advocate – he is an eloquent speaker, and his oral submissions are very persuasive.’

Lauren Lindsay – Bankside Chambers ‘Lauren is a ferocious advocate who will fight strongly for her clients and put their best case forward. Combined with her razor sharp analytical skills and her deep experience in both commercial and investment treaty arbitration, Lauren is a formidable force and a joy to work with.’

Mark Sandelin – Mills Lane Chambers

Matthew Harris – Shortland Chambers ‘Matthew is a superbly well balanced advocate, both in the courtroom and in less formal settings. He brings a rare combination of intelligence, empathy and hard work to his briefs.’

Michael Morrison – Bankside Chambers ‘Michael is an exceptional advocate for his clients. He is analytical, considered and strong in his advocacy. He is someone you want on your team in a challenging dispute.’

Mike Lennard – Stout Street Chambers ‘Mike demonstrates an unparalleled understanding of tax law, consistently delivering sound, strategic advice. His extensive knowledge spans across various legal disciplines, making him a versatile and highly effective tax barrister.’

Monique van Alphen Fyfe – Stout Street Chambers ‘Monique is a bright and principled advocate with real backbone.’

Morgan Slyfield – Stout Street Chambers

Paul Chisnall – Stout Street Chambers ‘Paul is a very decisive and efficient litigator who is well-regarded by the judiciary at all levels. He has a very good instinct for what is right and ethical and for how a strategy will be perceived by the court. His advocacy skills are excellent.’

Polly Pope  - Bankside Chambers 'Polly is a very strong advocate, with a hard working, lateral thinking and courageous approach. She is very versatile and dynamic.'

Samantha Turner – Stout Street Chambers 'Having her in our corner provides a great sense of comfort. She’s a fierce advocate, while expertly guiding us through a complex and sensitive situation.’