Litigation specialist Lindsay Francis & Mangan specialises in business litigation and arbitration. They are frequently engaged by both international and domestic clients for high-value disputes. Their expertise lies in corporate and commercial matters, particularly complex contract disputes, corporate governance, securities and competition litigation, and regulatory defence, as well as cross-border litigation and arbitration cases.
Timothy J Lindsay and Kim Francis are prominent figures within the firm, known for their exceptional expertise. They possess extensive experience as counsel in international arbitration proceedings, making them invaluable members of the team. Senior associate Thomas Westaway is also a notable figure. Their collective knowledge and proficiency enhance the firm's capabilities in handling complex and challenging international arbitration cases.
In a significant case highlight, the firm successfully settled more than NZ$800 million ($481 million) in claims against its clients, the former chairman and other independent non-executive directors of dual-listed reinsurer CBL Corporation, in numerous proceedings arising from the collapse of CBL Corporation in 2018. This included two different litigation funded shareholder class actions, two separate liquidator claims, and enforcement proceedings brought by New Zealand’s financial markets regulator, the Financial Markets Authority.
Enviro Waste Services, Macquarie Capital and PBL Solutions are some of the firm’s key clients.
Client feedback
“Provides excellent advice. Executes work well. Keeps us well informed. Committed to our success and needs. Involves us in all important decisions. Advocates well.” – Bankruptcy
“Great on the detail and very efficient in producing draft submissions for review by senior counsel.” – Commercial and transactions
“Lindsay & Francis provides useful and timely advice. Their advice is well-founded and considers best strategic outcomes.” – Competition/antitrust
“They understand the challenges and stress from the client's perspective.” – Insurance
“Lindsay & Francis provides quick advice on complex issues. They are also excellent at developing and then implementing an overall strategy.” – Securities
Kim Francis
"Kim is a very calm and level-headed litigator. He always takes the time to understand the issues, and he has a deep knowledge of the law. His advice is always crisp and clear."
“Kim is friendly, positive and knowledgeable. He delivers quick turnaround, provides sound advice, and listens to the client well.”
“Kim, one of the principals in this organisation, excels as a great leader in all the areas where the firm demonstrates excellence.”
Timothy Lindsay
“Confident and astute. Able to quickly marshal arguments and facts. Particularly good with damages claims and the required evidence for these.”
“Tim is responsive and thoughtful. He takes time to consider issues and how to add value.”
Sam McNae
“Logical and calm.”
“He is highly engaging, understanding, and possesses excellent listening skills. He has a strong presence and extensive knowledge in his field. Moreover, he consistently offers innovative solutions and brings a high level of energy to his work.”
