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3

Band 3

Dispute Resolution

New Zealand

4 Years Ranked

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Provided by James MacGillivray

Asia-Pacific

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A highly-regarded and accomplished litigator, James regularly represents clients in the higher courts, including the Supreme Court, and in alternative dispute resolution processes such as arbitration and mediation. With particular expertise in commercial litigation, James brings a wide range of advocacy and advisory skills to any dispute.

James specialises in finding strategic commercial solutions to client's problems. His clients value his ability to communicate complex legal problems clearly and his pragmatic approach to devising effective litigation strategies has been recognised in his inclusion as a recommended lawyer by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.

James was the recipient of the Fowlds Memorial Prize for the most distinguished Honours or Masters student in the Auckland University Faculty of Law while completing his Master of Laws in 2019.

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Asia-Pacific

Dispute Resolution - New Zealand
3
Band 3

James MacGillivray brings over 25 years' commercial litigation experience to the table and operates across the broadest range of dispute types, handling matters for clients from a similarly varied spectrum of industries and business sectors. He is based in Hamilton.

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