Gilbert Walker
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Gilbert Walker is a boutique litigation practice specialising in complex commercial and regulatory disputes. The firm is co-led by Martin Smith and Iva Rosic. Since their promotion to partnership in 2024, Hamish McQueen and Zoe Brentnall have strengthened the firm’s depth. McQueen acts in complex commercial and corporate disputes, with expertise in regulatory and construction matters. Brentnall advises on major construction and insurance disputes, alongside regulatory investigations and prosecutions, further consolidating the firm’s disputes capability.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gilbert Walker is a top-drawer boutique litigation practice.'
- 'The firm's strength is the exceptional quality of partners and staff and the experience of its partners in conducting advocacy as well as working with leaders of the bar. The firm can undertake the heaviest matters, matching the big firms in resources. The cases are truly run by the partners, rather than senior associates.'
Key clients
- ANZ Bank
- Tower Limited
Work highlights
Acting for 24 car dealerships across New Zealand in class actions proceedings alleging that certain vehicles sold from 2015 onwards contained a defective diesel particulate filter.