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Robertsons Offices
LEVEL 2, GENERAL BUILDING
33 SHORTLAND STREET
AUCKLAND 1010
New Zealand
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Michael Robertson
Position
Partner
Career
Michael was admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1988 and has spent the last 30 years practising in insurance law, acting for a wide range of domestic and international insurers. He is regarded in the industry as a leader in his field, working in all aspects of liability and general commerical insurance. Together with Helen Twomey, Michael established Robertsons in 2011, and prides himself on leading a team of experienced and dedicated lawyers specialising in insurance law and claims handling. Michael specialises in professional indemnity (including Directors & Officers liability claims) and liability insurance, drafting policies, risk management and claims resolution across a range of professions and industries. His expansive knowledge of insurance law, coupled with an understanding of the specific risks faced by various industries, enables Michael to swiftly and accurately assess the best approach to matters which benefits insurers and their clients alike.
Memberships
Michael is a member of NZILA, NZLS and an associate of the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand. He frequently presents to professional groups, insurers and brokers. Michael is regularly involved in judging moots at the University of Auckland Law School and is a guest lecturer in professional indemnity insurance.
Education
Michael holds a Masters Degree in Commercial Law with first class honours majoring in insurance.
Lawyer Rankings
New Zealand > Insurance
(Hall of Fame)Founding partners Michael Robertson
and Helen Twomey at Robertsons are well regarded, highlighted by one client as ‘happy to look for outside-the-box solutions’. The team expanded with the addition of commercial and civil litigator Tom Pasley from Fee Langstone in January 2023. As one of a handful of New Zealand’s specialist insurance law practices, the team is noted for its capabilities in defending property damage and construction claims and for its ‘strong experience with policy wording drafting’, while also remaining active in professional liability and general liability cases.