DLA Piper New Zealand advises clients on litigation, regulatory, corporate, and commercial matters in the insurance space. The firm is well-versed in guiding clients through regulatory investigations, as well as capital raising and corporate structuring for insurers. The team is led by Rachel Taylor, a veteran in the design of new products and compliance, and Emma Moran, an experienced litigator in the fields of insurance, construction, and life sciences. In August 2023, Daniel Street joined the team from Chapman Tripp.
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Testimonials
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‘DLA has a very strong team. I have always found the team to be exceptionally helpful.’
‘They are approachable, listen to you and then provide sound advice off the back of that.’
'Rachel Taylor is recommended.'
Key clients
- Abbott NZ Holdings Limited
- AIA International Limited
- AIG New Zealand Limited
- Allianz Australia Insurance Limited
- Aon New Zealand Limited
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Chubb Insurance New Zealand Limited
- Crombie Lockwood (New Zealand) Limited
- DUAL New Zealand
- FMG
Work highlights
- Acting for AIG and its insured in a subrogated recovery for the cost of repairing damage to a building incurred during demolition works on a neighbouring property.
- Advises brokers in the Steadfast network on a range of legal issues affecting brokers and their insured clients.
Lawyers
Practice head
Rachel Taylor; Emma Moran
Other key lawyers
Daniel Street