Shane is experienced advising on material damage, business interruption and general liability matters, including litigation arising from the Canterbury and Kaikoura earthquakes. He regularly appears in the District Court, High Court, Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal, and in mediations and judicial settlement conferences. He also advises on compliance, fire and general, public and product liability, and statutory liability matters.

He is recognised as an effective advocate with a particular specialty in negotiating and/or mediating successful outcomes. Clients praise his ability to collaborate with their businesses, distil issues, and provide digestible, pragmatic and commercial advice that is easily understood by all.

Shane has been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 2021 insurance rankings and was named in the inaugural NZ Lawyer Rising Stars list for 2020.  He was also a finalist for Young Private Practitioner of the Year in NZ Lawyer for 2020.