Mrs Christina Bryant > Hesketh Henry > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile

Hesketh Henry
HSBC Tower, Level 14
188 Quay Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand

Work Department

Disputes / Insurance / Construction

Position

Christina joined Hesketh Henry in 2003, following postgraduate study and practice in London.  She acts for consultants, contractors, manufacturers and their insurers in adjudications, arbitrations and litigation proceedings, including at appellate level.  Christina’s insurance practice focuses on liability claims against professional service providers.

Languages

English

Lawyer Rankings

New Zealand > Insurance

Hesketh Henry is instructed by a broad swathe of clients, including underwriters and insurers in the marine, property, and professional indemnity spaces. The firm is sought after for its wide-ranging advice, from corporate and employment to regulatory and dispute resolution. Practice co-head Helen Macfarlane specialises in construction and property disputes and is experienced in practising in London and New York. Fellow co-head Christina Bryant is well-versed in professional indemnity matters. Stephanie Corban specialises in subrogated recoveries issues. In January 2024, Alan Sherlock stepped back to a consultancy role at the firm.

New Zealand > Dispute resolution

Hesketh Henry represents clients in construction, insurance, transport, employment, and property disputes. The firm is able to leverage its partner’s experience within the UK, US, and Middle East to advise on multi-jurisdictional disputes. Jodi Sharman and construction litigation specialist Glen Holm-Hansen lead the team. Christina Bryant is another key name within the team, advising on regulatory investigations within the property and insurance sectors.