Operating from its offices in Auckland and Christchurch, the practice at Anthony Harper is ‘highly regarded by those in the insolvency field’. The team is regularly instructed by insolvency practitioners, banks and finance companies, and has particular strength in the areas of mortgagee sales, asset recovery, debt factoring and personal insolvency. Crispin Vinnell heads the practice from the Christchurch office and is a key contact for banking and insolvency matters. In Auckland, expert litigator Dan Hughes handles insolvency litigation and Lynne Van is well versed in acting on matters before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court. Chloe Jolliffe is also a key contact in the Christchurch office for matters related to real property.
Testimonials
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‘Anthony Harper are a leading insolvency litigation and restructuring firm. They have exceptional experience that is second to none in this area and are highly regarded by those in the insolvency field. ’
‘Availability, advice and knowledge of our business. AH have taken the time to understand our business and associated risks and mitigants to assist us.'
Key clients
- McGrathNicol
- Avior Consulting
Work highlights
- Acted for the liquidators of CBL Insurance (in Liquidation), in a claim against the directors and advisors of the company in respect of losses claimed at no less than $320m.
- Advised VinLink Marlborough on the acquisition of assets from one of New Zealand's largest wine-makers and growers, Sacred Hill Marlborough (in receivership and in liquidation).