Anthony Harper is well-known for its knowledge of commercial and contentious matters alike. The team acts on matters involving the array of modes of transport in work including M&A, procurement, contractual agreements, litigious claims, relevant legalisation and financing mandates. Chris Dann, who is based in Christchurch, leads the practice and operates across the shipping, air, road, rail carriage, port, vessel procurement and freight forwarding fields.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘This practice has taken the time and invested its energy into learning the complexities and realities of ocean transport and port operations.’
‘The partners are invested in the transportation and port vertical markets. Additionally, they are investing in their associates and junior staff to instil their experience.’
Key clients
- Americold
- Ports of Auckland Limited
Work highlights
- Advising CentrePort on multiple rail, road and ferry freight services arrangements for its critical, long-term and high value CentreConnect service.
- Advising leading freight carrier and ferry operator, StraitNZ on critically important questions regarding its transport service licence, including regulatory responsibilities and risks in respect of driver licensing and infringement offences and chain of responsibility.