Duncan Cotterill
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Duncan Cotterill's dispute resolution practice is broad-based, reflecting the firm’s national presence and diverse client base. The Wellington team is co-led by Jonathan Scragg and Ayleath Foote. In Nelson, Brian Nathan leads the litigation and dispute resolution team, focusing on health and safety, medico-legal, and maritime issues. Olivia Lund heads the Wellington employment, health and safety, and dispute resolution practice. Tanya Wood works in liability and recovery litigation, often managing particularly complex disputes. In April 2024, Nick Laing and Edwin Boshier were promoted to partner, adding further depth to the practice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Katherine Forward – amazing with RMA. Jamie Robinson – also amazing with RMA. Jess Ottowa – again, amazing with RMA. Aaron Sheriff – fantastic with complex liability matters.’
- ‘Tanya Wood – very capable, sound judgement. Dion Morely – a very capable senior associate.’
Key clients
- Lego
- Serco
Work highlights
Assisted the CEO of Port of Auckland Tony Gibson in a case regarding the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.


