Malcolm Crotty
Russell McVeaghThe ‘formidable’ team at Russell McVeagh is well-versed in class action matters relating to banking, insurance, and product liability. The firm is regularly instructed by clients on business sensitive disputes as well as investigation and enforcement proceedings. The team is overseen by Kirsten Massey, a class action specialist. Within the team, Marika Eastwick-Field focuses on insurance disputes, whilst Malcolm Crotty brings alternative dispute resolution experience. Nathaniel Walker is well-versed in injunctive relief applications. In November 2023, Polly Pope left the firm to pursue a career at the Independent Bar.
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‘Nathaniel Walker's proactive advice and clear communication on process and outcomes expected has made engagement very easy.’
‘The Russell McVeagh disputes team is formidable. They are a team of exceptionally clever individuals, who give commercial, pragmatic advice, and can be relied upon to help their client obtain the best possible outcome.’
- 'Marika Eastwick-Field is a trusted advisor on litigious matters. Her strategic and commercial approach to disputes has been a key factor in reaching negotiated settlements.'
‘Pragmatic thinking and fast execution.’
‘The key strengths of Russell McVeagh's litigation team are the quality of its partners, its strong client relationships, and the sheer diligence and effort the firm brings to every matter.’
‘The individuals are both extremely hard working and fun to work with.’
‘Well resource responsive team, who are a pleasure to work with, and focused on getting excellent results for clients.’
‘The dispute team members we have worked with at Russell McVeagh are excellent operators. Highly skilled with fantastic commercial oversight.’
Key clients
- Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
- Auckland International Airport Limited
- ASB Bank Limited
- Spark New Zealand Trading Limited
- New Zealand Airports Association Limited
- EQC Toka Tū Ake (The Earthquake Commission)
- Omni Bridgeway
- Bank of New Zealand
- KPMG
- Tiger Brokers (NZ) Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for ASB Bank Limited in a significant class action under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003.
- Acting for EQC Toka Tū Ake in four high value, large scale class actions arising out the Christchurch Earthquake of 2011.
- Assisting Omni Bridgeway with a high-profile class action on behalf of building owners against manufacturers and distributors of combustible cladding, following an investigation in NZ following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London.
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