Regarded by clients as ‘exceptional at what they do’, Chapman Tripp is experienced in growing areas of litigation: class actions and climate change. The firm is also well-versed in a diverse range of disputes areas beyond these, including white-collar crime, indigenous rights claims, energy, judicial review, and IP. Justin Graham spearheads the practice, bringing experience in appellate cases to the firm. Laura Fraser maintains a focus on public law, energy, and insolvency disputes. Nicola Swan and Tim Smith are especially active in climate change litigation, while Edward Scorgie is noted for his class-action experience.
Testimonials
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‘They have depth of experience, a commercial perspective on dispute resolution and good use of technology in document heavy litigation.’
‘Exceptional at what they do.’
Key clients
- Zuru
- Rascals International Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for a subsidiary of NZX-listed Skellerup Holdings Limited in a major litigation funded class action claim involving allegations about combustibility of aluminium cladding products.
- Advised Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu and fifteen tribal chiefs on a dispute with the Crown on water rights.