Fielding a ‘strong’ dispute resolution team and praised for its ’good depth of talent and the ability to handle almost any matter’, Tompkins Wake offers advice to clients in disputes relating to dairy industry regulation, insurance, property, aviation and agribusiness issues. ‘Stand out litigator’ James MacGillivray leads the team and is noted for his expertise in diverse sectors, from aviation and local governance, to the dairy industry. Kate Cornegé, described as an ’excellent strategist’, specialises in general corporate and commercial dispute resolution.
Testimonials
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‘Tompkins Wake's litigation team are solutions-focused, strategic and able to deliver client service that offers value without waste.'
‘Kate Cornegé is an excellent strategist and able to move seamlessly between her roles as advocate and strategic adviser.'
Key clients
- IBC Japan Limited
- Hamilton City Council
Work highlights
- Advising IBC Japan Limited in nine separate High Court proceedings in relation to an application for leave to bring a derivative action, an interim injunction, an interpleader dispute over a $10m fund, a protest to jurisdiction, and a caveat action.
- Acting for Hamilton City Council in the Environment Court and Land Valuation Tribunal in relation to Public Works Act acquisitions in relation to a major subdivision and development to create 8,000 new homes.