Buddle Findlay houses a ‘high quality national litigation team’ across the firm’s Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington offices and is widely praised for its ’pragmatic, commercial advice’. The ‘talented’ team expertly handles a wide range of disputes, from financial services and property-related disputes, to insolvency litigation and class actions, among others. The practice is steered by Scott Barker, who has over three decades of experience in commercial and insolvency litigation. Auckland-based David Broadmore is noted for his advocacy skills and commercial judgement, having successfully represented clients in many significant disputes. ’Very strong performer’ Kelly Paterson specialises in insurance, insolvency, and construction litigation, while Olly Peers acts on a wide range of commercial litigation matters. Liam Edginton departed the practice in August 2023.
Testimonials
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‘A high-quality national litigation team that gives pragmatic commercial advice and provides excellent value for money. The partners are actively involved and accessible, while the juniors and senior associates are talented and well-trained.’
'David Broadmore has a great depth of knowledge and experience in insolvency, and is wise beyond his years and a safe pair of hands.'
Key clients
- New Zealand Steel
- Southern Response Earthquake Services