Dispute Resolution

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. Its key clients include Ashley Trust, New Zealand Steel and Southern Response Earthquake Services.

"Buddle Findlay offers very much practical and considered advice."

"I have always found Buddle Findlay to be commercially focused, seeking to achieve the best result for the client in the circumstances."

"Buddle Findlay has a broader appreciation of the commercial environment, which helps us anticipate risks we might not have considered."

Buddle Findlay acted for Grant Thornton New Zealand in proceedings arising from the liquidation of Cryptopia.

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. "David is responsive, sophisticated, savvy and very commercial." "David has great strategic insight and analytical skills, and is extremely persuasive in written submissions and oral advocacy."

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.