Rebecca advises on professional liability and employment law claims and disputes.

Her professional liability experience is extremely varied, having advised on a broad range of claims and disciplinary complaints against professionals, including engineers, solicitors and accountants.

She also has expertise in coverage issues, particularly with employment practices liability and professional indemnity, but also public and product liability and property insurance.

In her employment practice, Rebecca handles personal grievances, manages bullying and disciplinary investigations, and advises on employment processes.

Approachable and responsive, Rebecca is recognised in the Asia-Pacific Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ providing “cost-effective, sound strategic advice”.  Focused on the issues that matter to clients, she achieves effective and efficient outcomes, including through mediation. She has also been recognised as a leading lawyer for insurance law by The Best Lawyers in New Zealand 2022 and 2021.

A committed pro bono and CSR advocate, Rebecca is a member of the CSR Committee of Wotton + Kearney’s Auckland office. She is admitted to practice in England and Wales, as well as New Zealand.