Reported Decisions
The best results are often achieved outside of the courtroom as part of a negotiated settlement. However, once a substantive matter does proceed to a full hearing, Chris’ ability to secure a positive outcome underpins his position as one of New Zealand’s most sought after litigators.
Chris has acted as leading counsel in hundreds of matters, both reported and unreported. Listed below is a small selection of reported decisions where Chris has been lead counsel:
Powell v Ogilvy New Zealand Ltd
[2011] DCR 336
Summary judgment - Contract – Breach – Remedies - Trade Practices – Fair trading – Prohibited conduct Read More
Ogilvy New Zealand v Whitten
[2009] ERNZ 143 (EMC)
Civil procedure – Appeals – Leave to appeal – Appeal out of time - Civil procedure – Costs – Assessment Read More
Fulcrum Securities Limited v Lake
[2009] NSWSC 1202
Leave to commence cross claim in NSW SC in respect to NZ registered judgment Read More
Orakei Group (2007) Ltd v Doherty
[2008] ERNZ 345
Employment law – Employer identity (joint employer) Read More
Kidd v Equity Realty (1995) Ltd
[2008] 6 NZELR 291
Appeals – Leave to appeal – Court of Appeal - Civil procedure – Costs – Security for costs - Civil procedure – Parties – Joining Read More
Para Franchising Ltd v Legal Aid Review Panel
[2008] 2 NZLR 257
Judicial Review - Payment of costs of successful opponent of legally aided litigant Read More
The Chief Executive Of Unitec Institute of Technology v Henderson
[2007] 8 NZELC 98,793
Employment Read More