Peter Leman > Wotton + Kearney > Wellington, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile
Wotton + Kearney Offices
LEVEL 13, HARBOUR TOWER
2 HUNTER STREET
WELLINGTON
New Zealand
- Firm Profile
- Go to...
Peter Leman
Position
Peter is an insurance litigator who is particularly known for advising on complex coverage disputes in both property and liability claims. In recent years, this has included novel claims involving liability for defective repair of earthquake damage.
Peter also has a strong interest in defending professional indemnity claims against engineers.
Peter is ranked as a leading individual for insurance law in New Zealand by The Legal 500 and a Band 2 individual for insurance by Chambers & Partners, with one source commenting: “Peter’s level of knowledge is a real asset to the insurance industry. He is always a reliable source when seeking advice pertaining to the application of the law in this space.”
Lawyer Rankings
New Zealand > Insurance
(Leading individuals)Market-leading practice Wotton + Kearney represents major players in the New Zealand and London markets, as well as local brokers and corporate insureds. Key areas of work include general liability, financial lines, complex property claims, employment practices liability, cyber/privacy and subrogated recoveries. Managing partner in Wellington Antony Holden
is supported by a sizeable team in Auckland and Wellington including professional indemnity specialist Mathew Francis, experts in material damage and business interruption claims Richard Flinn and Caroline Laband, as well as senior partner Peter Leman. Misha Henaghan, Shane Swinerd and counsels Andrew Moore, Matthew Booth and Hugh King are also recommended for such claims. Rebecca Scott leads on employment litigation.