MinterEllisonRuddWatts, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts

MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ dispute resolution team has an outstanding track record for resolving the most challenging disputes, providing clients with practical advice on the law and litigation strategies that enhance its clients prospects of success.

The team has acted on some of the largest cases in New Zealand, and includes some of the country’s brightest and most capable litigators.

The team guides clients through mediation and arbitration (if this is the right option) and is also at home at all levels of the court system including the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and the Privy Council.

Successfully acting for Bathurst Resources Limited on the leading contract interpretation case heard by the New Zealand Supreme Court in relation to a USD40 million claim.
Acting for viagogo in High Court proceedings brought by the Commerce Commission (NZCC), the first time the NZCC has issued proceedings against a wholly overseas-based online business and is part of a wider suite of litigation against viagogo internationally.
Successfully acted on a high-profile NZD150 million arbitration for Beach Energy against Genesis Energy Ltd.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - New Zealand

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

MinterEllisonRuddWatts' well-resourced group is known for the depth and diversity of its practice, and it maintains an impressive client base embracing high-profile domestic and multinational corporations, leading financial services providers, public sector bodies and prominent individuals. The firm offers significant expertise across a range of commercial litigation matters, including construction, environmental, insolvency and insurance-related disputes, and is well equipped to advise on cross-border mandates both within and beyond the Asia-Pacific region. The group is frequently instructed in connection with regulatory investigations and related court proceedings and on High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court litigation.

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Work Highlights

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MinterEllisonRuddWatts acted for Dassault Systèmes in a misleading conduct claim brought by the Department of Corrections following the cancellation of a major IT project to implement a staff rostering system for the New Zealand prison service.

Strengths

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"MinterEllison provides very considered and well-constructed verbal and written advice. Its advice is sharp, concise and clearly understandable to a lay person."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Asia-Pacific

"While giving solid litigation advice, the lawyers also take a strong commercial and strategic view to align with our business interests. The advice is simplified, no-nonsense and easy to understand."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Asia-Pacific

"MinterEllison provides very considered and well-constructed verbal and written advice. Its advice is sharp, concise and clearly understandable to a lay person."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Stacey Shortall

Band 1

Stacey Shortall is based in Wellington and, in addition to being active across a broad spectrum of contentious matters, covering environmental, insurance and white-collar criminal issues, she is particularly well-known for her handling of health and safety-related litigation.

"Stacey invariably has excellent advice on how to proceed - from initial conversations through to formal advice. I also appreciate the way Stacey proactively considers our organisation's interests."

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Andrew Horne

Band 3

Andrew Horne is based in Auckland and offers over 25 years of experience in the disputes space, where he focuses closely on matters arising from the financial services, technology and telecommunications sectors.

"Andrew brings an experienced view to his advice and advocacy. His measured approach gives us confidence in his good advice."

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Jane Standage

Band 4

Jane Standage is based in Auckland and offers extensive experience of large-scale domestic and international disputes. Her impressive commercial range covers such areas as class actions, financial services and insurance matters and questions of alleged professional negligence.

"Jane is outstanding - extremely commercial and strategic, with expert legal knowledge. She is exceptionally approachable and responsive - really great to work with."

"Jane is excellent. She takes the time to deeply understand our business, complex systems and processes we have, and provides sound advice on how to respond to questions."

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