Insurance

Fee Langstone

Based primarily in Auckland, insurance is the cornerstone of Fee Langstone‘s practice. Renowned for its expertise in policy advice and indemnity matters, its capabilities also extend to regulatory and compliance work and professional disciplinary complaints. Department co-heads Philippa Fee, who clients describe as a ’true insurance expert‘ with ’wide ranging experience across various insurance lines’, and Craig Langstone are leaders in the industry, with Langstone advising across the whole spectrum of insurance matters, including professional indemnity, public liability, business interruption and parametric insurance. Pauline Davies is highlighted as ‘extremely knowledgeable and approachable in the marine field’. Litigators Cecily Brick, Matthew Atkinson, Virginia Wethey and counsel Bradley Alcorn are key practitioners in Auckland.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm has a solid grasp of insurance and admiralty law and practice.’
‘Pauline Davies - advice from her is always solid, well thought out and succinctly delivered. ’
‘Phillipa Fee - true insurance expert, capable court lawyer, wide ranging experience across various insurance lines. Virginia Wethey - highly capable insurance lawyer who gets great results.’
‘Pauline Davies is our contact and is extremely knowledgable and approachable in the marine field. ’
‘Very capable team of insurance experts with a great understanding of insurance products and industry imperatives.’
‘It started off quite small but has grown into one of the most valuable firms in the industry. The team's expertise ranges among a variety of topics. They are always available to help and at times they provide some free legal advice.’
‘The individuals are very friendly and knowledgeable.’
‘The team have a remarkable depth of experience and talent in insurance law. ’

Key clients

Ando
AIG (NZ), AIG Australia, AIG Europe (UK) Ltd
AIG Speciality Claims Australasia
Allianz New Zealand
Allianz Australia Ltd
Ando Insurance Group Ltd
Antares Managing Agency Ltd
Argo Managing Agency Ltd
AXA Climate
Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance
Canopius Syndicate
Chaucer Syndicates Ltd
Chubb Insurance NZ
Cloud Collections Ltd -on behalf of Capricorn Mutual Ltd
Club Marine Ltd
Crombie Lockwood
Delta Insurance
Dual NZ
FMG Insurance
General Reinsurance Corporation
ICIB
International Transport Intermediaries
Lloyds of London
Manchester Underwriting Management Ltd
Marsh
Newline Syndicate 1218
NZI & NZI Marine (IAG)
NZ Underwriting Agencies Ltd
QBE European Operations
QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd
QBE Fiji
QBE Smartpak
RedSky Insurance
Southern Cross Benefits Ltd
Steadfast Group
SURA
Thomas Miller
Tokio Marine & Nichido
Vero Insurance (New Zealand) / Suncorp
Zurich New Zealand

Work highlights

Acted for Vero Insurance (Suncorp Group) in a proceeding concerning earthquake damage to a group of industrial and commercial buildings.
Acted for the three co-insurers (AIG, Vero, NZI) of a marine cargo policy issued in respect of used cars being imported into New Zealand from Japan.
Acting for QBE Insurance (Australia) in respect of a claim brought by Body Corporate 423090 following earthquake damage sustained to the Body Corp’s building in Christchurch known as Pacific Tower.

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