Chapman Tripp assists insurers and brokers on compliance matters, as well as advising on insurance restructuring and M&A transactions within the sector. The firm is also well-versed in providing ADR representation to its clients, including mediation and arbitration support. Garth Gallaway focuses on investigations and prosecutions for employers, while Tim Williams is experienced in advising on insurance-related M&A transactions. Penny Sheerin and Grace Rippingale are also key names in the department.
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Key clients
- GNS Science
- Victoria University of Wellington
Work highlights
- Advised Victoria University on its disputed insurance claim in relation to earthquake damage from the November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake.
- Advised Foundation Life on the restructuring of the policies to provide policyholders with a policy to convert their current policies into either cash or pure risk insurance policies, at the holder’s choice.