The team at Buddle Findlay is regarded as ‘technically superb’, specialising in insolvency, property, public law, and breach of trust disputes. The firm frequently represents its clients in appellate hearings before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The team is led by Scott Barker, who specialises in commercial and insolvency litigation, and he is ably supported by David Broadmore, who brings experience in commercial litigation in both New Zealand and the UK to the firm. Kelly Paterson focuses on construction, insurance, and insolvency disputes, while Olly Peers brings expertise in company and shareholder disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Buddle Findlay draws on expertise from across the country. There is a very strong collegial strength to the litigation practice of the firm.’
‘Kelly Paterson is an able advocate in her own right.’
Key clients
- New Zealand Steel Limited
- Grant Thornton New Zealand
Work highlights
- Acting for New Zealand Steel in defence of a claim seeking an injunction requiring New Zealand Steel to cease or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Acting in various proceedings arising from the liquidation of Cryptopia Limited, a cryptocurrency exchange trading hundreds of cryptocurrencies with customers worldwide.