* Home* Our Experts* Disputes Resolution Experts* Bridget Ross
Bridget Ross | Senior Associate
Direct: +64 4 915 0826
Mobile: +64 21 414 718
Phone: +64 4 472 7877
Fax: +64 4 472 2291

Areas of Practice

Government Relations

Dispute Resolution

 

Qualifications

LLB, Victoria University (2000).

BA (Hons), Victoria University (2000).

Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (2001).

 

 

 

Bridget Ross

Senior Associate, Wellington

“I always go the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients.”


Bridget is a senior associate in Kensington Swan’s Government and Regulatory team.

 

Bridget has particular expertise in the interface between public and private interests, and regularly advises government departments, Crown Entities, statutory bodies and private organisations on both public law and dispute resolution issues.
  

She has appeared in the High Court, Court of Appeal, District Court and Waitangi Tribunal, and also has experience in other forms of dispute resolution.

Bridget’s recent work includes:
 

*judicial review proceedings from the decision stage through to the decision being tested in the appellate Courts
 

*declaratory judgment proceedings relating to the interpretation of contracts (including standard terms and conditions), statutes and leases
  

*reviewing government department contracts with a particular focus on contracts between departments and service providers
  

*Official Information and Privacy Act advice to both private organisations and government departments
 

*general commercial litigation in a variety of jurisdictions from District Court to Court of Appeal, including interlocutory and substantive hearings
  

*advice on resource management issues, including acting as counsel on resource consent and Plan Change appeals
 

*censorship advice
 

*submissions to Select Committees.