Anthony Harper leverages its offices in Christchurch and Auckland to support clients across the country, with additional strength in cross-border disputes. The firm is experienced in a range of civil litigation matters, including contractual disputes, breach of trust claims, regulatory issues, and urgent interlocutory relief applications. Dan Hughes, on top of his work in insolvency litigation, leads the team. Lynne Van adds further expertise in restructuring and property disputes, while Richard Idoine is noted within the team as a sanctions law expert. In January 2024, Joey James was promoted to partner. In December 2023, Peter Woods and Richard Smedley retired.
Testimonials
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‘They deliver results with exceptional efficiency, consistently exceeding expectations.’
- 'Joey James' intelligence and demeanour command respect, giving him a strong negotiating position.'
Key clients
- Endurance Capital Limited
- Targa Capital Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for the liquidators of a related group of companies that traded under the umbrella name of "Sunbow" in a case where the major creditor murdered the director and shareholder of the Sunbow Group.
- Acting for the Matai (chief) of a tribe in Samoa, in respect of his claim for the reclassification and return of customary land on the island of Namu'a.