Commercial disputes

Leading silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

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Mike Colson KC
Stout Street Chambers
‘His knowledge of very technical rules around aspects of discovery and legal privilege is impressive.’
1
Jack Hodder KC
Thorndon Chambers
1
Stephen Hunter KC
Shortland Chambers
‘He is impressive in managing strategically difficult matters. He is always across the detail and has a superb intellect. He is one of the leading KCs of his generation and a go to barrister for regulatory matters.’
1
Justin Smith KC
Stout Street Chambers
‘Smith’s advice is always well considered and sound. He has a good understanding of the law and his legal submissions are always well researched and drafted.' 
2
Andrew Stephen Butler KC
Mills Lane Chambers
'Andrew is one of the, if not the, leading commercial silks in New Zealand. He is a fearless and compelling advocate, has encyclopedic knowledge of the law, great client skills and is excellent to work with. His trial and appellate advocacy is second to none. No obvious weaknesses.’
2
Jenny Cooper KC
Shortland Chambers
2
James Every-Palmer KC
Stout Street Chambers
‘His intellectual and analytical skills place him at the top end of his profession. He combines this with a deep understanding of both the law and the commercial and regulatory environments within which his clients operate. His advocacy is highly regarded.'
2
Simon Foote KC
Bankside Chambers
‘Simon is a very experienced advocate. His cross examination skills are first rate.’
2
Jason Goodall KC
Bankside Chambers
 ‘Jason is one of the top silks for commercial and insolvency matters. He is sought after for his strategic and commercial approach to disputes. He is also very skilled at negotiation, including where the parties and the dynamics are particularly challenging, to get to a result.’
2
Davey Salmon KC
Mills Lane Chambers
 ‘Davey has top level analytical skills and his advocacy in difficult factual cases is second to none. His cross examination is deadly, and his engaging oral advocacy is famous.’

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

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Wendy Aldred KC
Stout Street Chambers
‘Wendy always demonstrates crystal clear analysis of legal issues coupled with a practical and proportionate way of finding solutions. She is a very effective and fearless advocate.’
1
Sarah Armstrong KC
Shortland Chambers
 ‘Sarah is an impressive litigator with established reputation in commercial, financial services and securities disputes.'
1
Daniel Kalderimis SC
Thorndon Chambers
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Zane Kennedy KC
Mills Lane Chambers
‘An outstanding advocate. He has excellent knowledge of the commercial details and intricacies of the dispute.’
1
Tim Stephens KC
Stout Street Chambers
‘Tim is very bright. He is a powerful black-letter lawyer. He has good advocacy skills. ’
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Robert Stewart KC
Shortland Chambers
‘Robert has an exceptional ability to set things out for clients in a way they will understand. Rarely have instructing solicitors seen anyone deal with clients in such a clear and thoughtful manner. He is strategically excellent and a pleasure to deal with.’
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Nura Taefi KC
Shortland Chambers
‘She is analytical, thoughtful, commercially pragmatic and an excellent advocate at all levels of law courts.’