Publications

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News

30/6/2025

Supreme Court delivers its judgment in Routhan v PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd

The Supreme Court recently delivered its judgment in Routhan v PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd ([2025] NZSC 68) with Bankside Barrister Tiaan Nelson acting for the successful appellants, led by Daniel Kalderimis KC of Thorndon Chambers.

Cases

23/5/2025

Overturning the conviction of Whakaari Management Limited

Last month, the High Court overturned the conviction of Whakaari Management Limited (WML). The decision, Whakaari Management Ltd v WorkSafe New Zealand [2025] NZHC 288, clarifies the health and safety obligations of landowners who grant access to their land. The appeal arose from the WorkSafe prosecution of several parties, including WML and its directors, following the eruption of Whakaari White Island on 9 December 2019. Bankside Barrister James Cairney, and Employed Barrister Paige Brash, were counsel for the successful appellants.

News

20/5/2025

Bankside Barrister Anna Adams appointed to PHARMAC Board

Bankside Barrister Anna Adams has been appointed to the Board of PHARMAC, the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Management Agency.

Publications

July 17, 2019

Amendments to New Zealand. arbitration law: trust disputes are out (for now)

Amendments to New Zealand‚ arbitration law: trust disputes are out (for now), Kluwer Law Arbitration Blog, 23 May 2019, available at: http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2019/05/23/amendments-to-new-zealands-arbitration-law-trust-disputes-are-out-for-now/