Robertsons is a specialist firm dedicated to insurance, with a 'capable, insightful, and efficient' team whose partners have over 90 years’ combined experience. Michael Robertson has acted for most New Zealand insurers since 1988, with particular expertise in claims against professionals. Helen Twomey advises on a wide range of liability matters. Sophie Curlett specialises in regulatory investigations and cyber liability. Tom Pasley focuses on large-scale disputes and class actions. Together, the partners provide full coverage of the insurance sector.
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- 'A very capable, insightful and efficient team.'
- 'Michael Robertson and Helen Twomey are excellent, as is Sophie Curlett.'
- 'Both Helen Twomey and Michael Robertson have immense experience on complex claims and are able to use this experience to provide market leading advice back to the liability product managers which enables us to improve our training to staff and our policy wordings.'
- 'The Robertsons team has excellent communication and provides clear explanations of the technical aspects of insurance law. They are brilliant at interacting with our customers and broker partners. They have navigated some incredible, complex, and challenging situations with our customers, including delicate situations involving fatalities, with compassion and professionalism.'
- 'Robertsons has been an invaluable partner to our business, delivering excellence at every stage.'
- 'A dedicated focus on insurance litigation, combining deep legal expertise with a strong commercial approach. The team know the underwriting and broking community very well and understand the dynamics of the market and the current issues affecting insurers and customers.'
- 'Michael Robertson and Helen Twomey are go-to partners for all types of insurance litigation ranging from your typical professional negligence cases to complex construction matters, to regulatory prosecutions. They provide clear and straightforward advice and advocate strongly for their clients.'
- 'Tom Pasley is very knowledgeable in litigation and regulatory matters, provides timely responses to questions raised and is always available for queries in relation to ongoing matters. Provides accurate assessment of alternate resolution pathways where appropriate and available.'
Key clients
- QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited
- Ando Insurance Group Limited
- Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance
- Delta Insurance
- WillisTowersWatson
- Findex
- IAG New Zealand Limited
- A number of Lloyd’s syndicates (including Markel Syndicate 3000 and Westfield Lead Starr)
- Colliers New Zealand Limited
- QBE European Operations
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Practice head
Michael Robertson; Helen Twomey; Tom Pasley; Sophie Curlett