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Tim Clarke

Richmond Chambers

Tim Clarke is an experienced litigator with a specialist focus on employment and workplace safety law. His practice spans advocacy in the courts of general jurisdiction (including appellate courts), the Employment Court and Employment Relat…

Richard Johnstone

Left Bank Chambers

I am based in Christchurch and take instructions nationally.
Prior to setting up Left Bank Chambers in 2017, I was a partner at Wynn Williams (27 years).
My work is primarily civil disputes, with recognised specialties in the listed fields.…

Garry Williams KC

Richmond Chambers

Garry Williams KC specialises in commercial litigation, contentious intellectual property, media law, property law, and estates and trusts disputes.

With more than 30 years’ experience, Garry acts in high-stakes matters including complex c…

Karen Radich

Clifton Chambers

Karen is a specialist employment lawyer with over 30 years' experience. Previously a partner with Minter Ellison Rudd Watts for 9 years, she is a founding member of Clifton Chambers which was established in 2012. Karen's focus is on emplo…

Kirsten Hagan

Bowen Chambers

I have extensive public law and Treaty of Waitangi experience, particularly in large-scale central government reform. I have worked for both public and private entities, including time as Counsel Assist to the Royal Commission of Inquiry in…

Helen Smith

Canterbury Chambers

I am a dispute resolution and litigation expert, skilled in problem solving, risk mitigation and guiding others through complex issues to a resolution.

I act on major commercial cases, helping clients resolve disputes and appearing in Cour…

Sarah Wroe

Eldon Chambers

I practise from Eldon Chambers in Auckland. I was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1998 and the High Court of New Zealand in 2011. I practise in civil and commercial law with a particular focus on property related disputes. I also ha…

Savanna Gaskell

Barristers New Zealand, Barristers Chambers

Based in Dunedin. Specialises in relationship property, trusts and estates, and civil/commercial disputes (incl. tort, equity, contract, bankruptcy and liquidation).

Broad general experience including criminal defence, defamation, ACC, …

Persia Templeton

Kate Sheppard Chambers

Persia is a New Zealand barrister specialising in employment law, recognised for her clear, pragmatic advice and her ability to support both employers and employees. She focuses on building fair, transparent, and high‑functioning workplaces…

Peter C Kelly

Barristers.Comm

Peter is a versatile barrister working on a wide range of legal issues. He is adept at mastering detail-filled briefs and providing clear arguments based on them. His day to day work includes business disputes, property disputes, trust and …

Cushla Webster

Albert

I practise in all areas of family law including relationship property; trusts; care of children; family violence and protection of personal and property rights. I also advise clients on estate claims.

Having been admitted to the bar in 199…

Dr Elizabeth Jane Macpherson

I am a barrister practising in Administrative/Public, Resource Management, and Treaty/Māori law, based in Christchurch.

I provide expert legal advice on complex environmental and natural resources issues, helping communities, organisations…