Dentons Kensington Swan is highly regarded for its expertise in government and regulatory matters, infrastructure, and commercial litigation in New Zealand. The firm stands out with its extensive and dedicated dispute resolution team, comprising five partners who are renowned experts in their field.
The firm’s Auckland office, led by David Campbell, excels in infrastructure, corporate, and commercial disputes. Under the guidance of James McMillan, it is also a key player in insolvency law, assisting creditors and insolvency practitioners dealing with financially distressed businesses. On the other hand, the Wellington office, led by Hayden Wilson, specialises in public and administrative law litigation. In addition, the firm represents international clients in their interactions with the New Zealand government, including high-profile disputes like Serco's case against the Department of Corrections.
One case sample sees the firm acting for the liquidators of Ocean Energy Innovation on litigation options and commencing legal proceedings for recovery of an unpaid current account against the sole director and shareholder of the company.
Key clients include Accident Compensation Corporation, Earthquake Commission, Engineering New Zealand, HSBC and Upper Hutt City Council.
