Insurance - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Robertsons Barristers & Solicitors is a specialist insurance firm with offices in Auckland and Christchurch. The firm is noted for its particular expertise in property damage and construction claims. Its clients include global insurers as well as New Zealand and international brokers. Its team also has experience in professional liability and general liability cases.
Strengths
"Robertsons seem to have a wide network of relationships throughout the legal and insurance markets. I would say that they have their finger on the pulse of current affairs in our industries."
"The strategic advice they provide is always spot on. Their advice always pans out in the way they recommended, and more often than not saves us money."
Notable practitioners
Michael Robertson is a highly respected insurance specialist with over 20 years of experience advising on a wide range of general liability and professional indemnity matters. "Michael is an outside-the-box thinker. He always responds with innovative thinking, offering first-time solutions to age-old problems." "Michael is excellent to work with and always professional and knowledgeable in his communications with us."
Helen Twomey practises exclusively in the insurance sphere, focusing principally on liability issues, particularly those arising in the legal and financial services sectors. She also acts for insureds on WorkSafe investigations and prosecutions and heads Robertson Barristers & Solicitors' health and safety team. "I find Helen super professional to deal with and knowledgeable. She is super efficient and prompt in her response to matters. She is also very personable and willing to help find solutions." "I find Helen very pragmatic in her approach - a pleasure to deal with."
