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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Testimonials
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- 'The practice has a market-leading position in insolvency and banking litigation.'
- 'Buddle Findlay's dispute resolution strength lies in its collaboration with clients and the bar to achieve excellent outcomes in particularly difficult matters.'
Key clients
- Toyota New Zealand New Zealand Steel Grant Thornton New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand MB Technology Ltd Southern Response Earthquake Services Liquidators of Brookfield Multiplex Constructions (NZ) Ltd (in liq) Wellington City Council Methanex New Zealand Zespri Group Mr and Mrs Aubrey Trustees of the Tuhoe Trust SFJ Holdings Limited Wellington International Airport
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.