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Insurance

Helen Twomey

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Robertsons

A boutique insurance firm, Robertsons is well-versed in a wide range of insurance matters, particularly in litigation. The firm regularly advises clients in construction-related insurance claims. Michael Robertson advises international insurers and Lloyd’s syndicates on professional indemnity and general liability. Helen Twomey supports insureds and insurers through dispute resolution processes, and Tom Pasley bolsters the litigation expertise at the firm, with experience in ADR.
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+64 9 362 7052
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robertsonslaw.co.nz
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Position

Partner

Career

Helen was admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2003 and has practised solely in insurance since her admission to the bar.  Her core focus is in liability insurance - Helen's practice is significantly concentrated on professional indemnity, and directors and officers, claims involving the legal and accounting professions, and the financial services sector.  Helen also handles a significant number of general liability and statutory liability claims.  Helen regularly appears in all Courts and in the last 18 months has successfully defended professionals in respect of two High Court proceedings and overturned an adverse High Court decision before the Court of Appeal.  Helen also regularly appears before various statutory and professional bodies, in particular for solicitors, accountants and financial advisers.  In addition to her liability defence work for insurers, Helen provides claims handling, policy drafting and risk management advice to insurers, brokers and insureds on a regular basis. 

Memberships

Helen is a member of NZILA and NZLS.  She is also a critiquer for the NZLS Introduction to High Court Civil Litigation Skills programme.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Robertsons are one of the most collaborative insurance law firms we work with. The people at this firm are very friendly and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Both Michael Robertson and Helen Twomey are great at what they do. Collectively they cover all bases and are highly respected.’

  • ‘The Robertsons team has excellent communication and provides clear explanations around technical aspects of insurance law. They are brilliant at interacting with our customers and broker partners.’

  • ‘The team provide exceptional work for our business. Their defence of some very complex and challenging prosecutions has been flawless.’

  • ‘Michael Robertson is an exceptional thinker and can see things from a point of view that many others do not consider.'

  • 'Helen Twomey is extremely reliable, compassionate and has exceptional legal knowledge.'

  • ‘A boutique insurance law firm that punch above their weight. ’

  • ‘Knowledgeable, reliable, hardworking team.’

Key clients

  • QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited
  • Ando Insurance Group Limited
  • Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance
  • Delta Insurance
  • WillisTowersWatson
  • Findex
  • Aioi Nissay Dowa Management (NZ) Limited
  • NZI
  • Lumley
  • Markel Syndicate 3000
  • ArgoGlobal
  • Colliers New Zealand Limited