Founding partners Michael Robertson and Helen Twomey at Robertsons are well regarded, highlighted by one client as 'happy to look for outside-the-box solutions’. The team expanded with the addition of commercial and civil litigator Tom Pasley from Fee Langstone in January 2023. As one of a handful of New Zealand’s specialist insurance law practices, the team is noted for its capabilities in defending property damage and construction claims and for its ‘strong experience with policy wording drafting’, while also remaining active in professional liability and general liability cases.
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‘All individuals we work with are easily contactable, able to provide a high level of service and advice at very short notice. All partners have strong experience with policy wording drafting built from experience in litigation and claims handling in liability insurance.'
‘Robertsons have a significant amount of experience in liability claims handling and litigation. This experience has been invaluable for providing expert advice when drafting policy wordings which enable the wordings to be tested against realistic scenarios. The team can approach problems from multiple viewpoints which enables quality outcomes. In addition to expert legal advice, Robertsons have provided exceptional service and empathy to our customers particularly where trauma has occurred.’
- 'I am heavily reliant on the legal advice for policy wording drafting for insurance policies and complementary attributes of Michael Robertson and Helen Twomey provide us with an outstanding outcome in this process.’
‘Versatile and responsive, thorough knowledge of real estate agency law and practice in NZ.’
‘I find Roberstons Law super professional to deal with. They are very responsive, provide prompt and accurate information and are willing to find solutions rather than problems.’
‘My dealings are predominantly with Helen Twomey and Michael Robertson who I find both to be amazing to deal with. They are both a pleasure to deal with, give great service and always happy to look for outside the box solutions to provide a unique solution to their clients.’
‘What stands out for me is the ability to look at the problems from multiple vantage points and providing innovative strategies to reach positives outcomes for us as their client.’
‘Very knowledgeable team that has recently grown in size. It is one of our preferred law firms amongst our panel. They are always available for a quick conversation and are always up for a challenging situation.’
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