Wotton + Kearney

Peter is an insurance litigator who is particularly known for advising on complex coverage disputes in both property and liability claims. In recent years, this has included novel claims involving liability for defective repair of earthquake damage.

Peter also has a strong interest in defending professional indemnity claims against engineers.

Peter is ranked as a leading individual for insurance law in New Zealand by The Legal 500 and a Band 2 individual for insurance by Chambers & Partners, with one source commenting: “Peter’s level of knowledge is a real asset to the insurance industry. He is always a reliable source when seeking advice pertaining to the application of the law in this space.”