Insurance - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Duncan Cotterill houses a national, full-service insurance offering with offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Its insurance team is noted for its strong litigation capabilities and regularly represents insurers and their insureds. Its team has expertise across construction, professional indemnity, cyber and statutory liability as well as D&O.
Strengths
"The partners are all outstanding in their various fields and willing to work with you at any level. The quality of mentoring and training associates and solicitors is great."
Work Highlights
Duncan Cotterill acted for IAG in recovery proceedings that it issued on behalf of its insureds in relation to losses suffered as a result of the 2017 Edgecumbe flooding.
Notable Practitioners
Paul Smith is noted for his experience in insurance litigation, appearing at all levels of the New Zealand court system. He has represented clients in earthquake-related disputes, health and safety prosecutions and defective workmanship claims.
