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Chris joined the Kensington Swan Litigation team in September 2007. He works in the area of civil litigation and
general advocacy.
He has worked in litigation
since 2001 and has extensive Court experience as well
as considerable experience in various forms of alternative dispute
resolution, including arbitration, mediation and assisted
negotiation.
From his regular court appearances
Chris has an in-depth knowledge of civil procedure in the High and
District Courts. He co-authors Brookers
Civil Litigation Precedents and is an adjunct tutor of the Legal
Professional Studies course at the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.
Chris is able to provide a
streamlined service in all litigation matters, ranging from small
debt recoveries to large multi-party litigation.
Recently, Chris has worked on
dispute resolution in the following areas:
 Companies Act / PPSA
Commercial and property law
arbitrations
National-level government
contract disputes
Original research and advice on
a number of highly client specific legal issues.
Chris also acts in insolvency matters for insolvency practitioners,
directors, shareholders and creditors.
Often litigation lawyers are seen as the ambulance at the bottom of
the cliff but Chris believes that being involved with this
client’s business can result in risk reduction and even in
approaches that benefit productivity. With that approach, Chris
strives to understand both the business of his clients and more
importantly, the people that make the business.
Often legal issues arise suddenly and escalate quickly; therefore,
Chris is both contactable and approachable.
Along with a law degree Chris also holds a Graduate Diploma in
Teaching (Secondary). This qualification assists Chris in providing
training to clients.
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