Bankside Chambers has a highly skilled set of litigators, arbitrators and mediators that regularly appears before all New Zealand courts and tribunals, including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, in a broad range of domestic disputes, and that also has extensive experience with cross-border litigation. Commercial lawyer Simon Foote KC is uniquely skilled in domestic and international arbitrations, and Jason Goodall KC is sought after for his expertise in class action lawsuits, and recently acted for the liquidators of CBL Corporation in two shareholder class actions brought by the Financial Markets Authority. Rebecca Rose is a general litigator with expertise in complex trusts, and as a highlight appeared in the precedent setting Addleman & Lambie Trustee Ltd & Others. Jeremy Johnson is a seasoned barrister in areas such as trusts, equity, relationship property and company, and commercial law, and Anna Kirk is also notable in the arbitration world. Lauren Lindsay is a commercial disputes lawyer with niche capabilities in the insurance industry, and was recently lead counsel for No Money No Honey trust in a claim against insurers arising out of alleged defective repairs following the Christchurch earthquakes. January 2024 saw former Russell McVeagh partnership chair Polly Pope join chambers.
Testimonials
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- 'The set, as a collective, demonstrates significant experience and expertise. There is a broad range of expertise across various levels of seniority, ensuring that clients have access to highly capable counsel for both complex and routine matters. The availability of counsel is also a notable asset, with the set providing excellent responsiveness and a flexible approach to client needs. Their ability to consistently field a strong team across a variety of cases is a key strength, especially in more time-sensitive or high-pressure situations.'
- 'Bankside Chambers is the up-and-coming chambers in New Zealand, boosting several of the next generation of KCs in New Zealand. They cover a diverse range of practice areas.'