Dispute Resolution - New Zealand
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. Key clients include Bathurst Resources, Beach Energy and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Strengths
"Minter is very client-focused and tries to understand the client's goal."
"MinterEllisonRuddWattts is extremely commercial."
Work highlights
MinterEllisonRuddWatts represented the trustee of the Mt. Gox Cyber-Exchange in relation to the seizure of NZD140 million of cryptocurrency allegedly stolen from the exchange by Alexander Vinnik.
Notable practitioners
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.
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. "I have really appreciated Andrew's sharp legal mind and constructive advice this year. He is gentle and calm but always seems to get to the nub of the matter."
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.