Dispute Resolution - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Buddle Findlay's respected litigation practice regularly appears in courts and specialist tribunals up to and including Supreme Court level, acting for leading corporates, financial services providers and government bodies on a range of complex litigation matters including debt recovery cases and contract disputes. The firm maintains a strong Christchurch presence, handling earthquake-related disputes and offering specialist expertise concerning contentious environment and resource management issues. Additionally, Buddle Findlay is recognised for its advice on contentious IP and competition matters.
Strengths
"Buddle Findlay has strong local presence in Christchurch. It is highly responsive and offers a wide range of support in addition to pure legal advice and has in-depth knowledge of our business."
"I just found Buddle Findlay really pragmatic, with understanding of our business and taking time into understanding the details of each claim. It brings this understanding into its advice."
Work Highlights
Buddle Findlay acted as lead counsel for New Zealand Steel in defence of a claim seeking an injunction requiring New Zealand Steel to cease or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Notable Practitioners
David Broadmore has extensive experience advising on commercial and contractual disputes and is particularly noted for his track record in the banking, insolvency, property and energy sectors.
Willie Palmer commands substantial respect as one of Christchurch's foremost litigators, and his wide-ranging expertise covers fields such as construction, insolvency and insurance. "Willie is a wise leader of the Christchurch litigation team."
