Buddle Findlay
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Buddle Findlay's litigation practice is spread across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, with nine partners leading. Scott Barker has led the Wellington team for over a decade and regularly acts for banks and insolvency practitioners. In Auckland, David Broadmore leads the team with a reputation for strong advocacy and commercial judgement. Christchurch partner Kelly Paterson specialises in construction, insurance, and class actions, and manages large-scale litigation. Olly Peers has wide-ranging experience, often acting in high-value matters.
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'Highly competent, honest and accurate advice. Sensible, collaborative and practical. Very personable, always doing the right thing by their clients. Billing is transparent and fair.'
'Buddle Findlay litigation operates on a national basis, deploying specialist resources wherever needed. Offices work collaboratively in the best interests of the client, not just themselves.'
Key clients
- Toyota New Zealand
- New Zealand Steel
Work highlights
Acting for Toyota New Zealand Limited in opposing a High Court proceeding seeking leave to commence a representative action which alleges defects in Hilux, Fortuner, and Prado vehicles fitted with 1GD-FTV engines manufactured from 1 January 2015 to date.