Russell McVeagh continues to be known for its advisory and contentious work with the Toka Tū Ake Earthquake Commission regarding its obligations arising from the Canterbury earthquake sequence. Acting principally on coverage disputes, Marika Eastwick-Field co-heads the practice alongside Nathaniel Walker, who is knowledgeable in claims arising out of natural catastrophes. Tom Hunt is the lead partner for insurance regulatory work.
Testimonials
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‘My experience with their team clearly demonstrates their pragmatic and practical approach to helping clients: understand their policy coverage, understand their risks better, provide practical and usuable advice and guidance.’
‘Marika Eastwick-Field spends time listening and clearly understanding the client's needs. She is very practical and down to earth.’
Key clients
- Toka Tū Ake EQC (Earthquake Commission)
- National Australia Bank Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Toka Tū Ake EQC (a New Zealand Crown entity that provides natural disaster insurance), in a wide range of litigation, including potential class actions, arising from the Canterbury earthquake sequence.
- Advising National Australia Bank on the sale of its New Zealand life insurance business to Partners Life.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marika Eastwick-Field, Nathaniel Walker