Publications

by Bankside Chambers

Resources

References

https://www.bankside.co.nz/1531-2/

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.

Awards

30/4/2025

Bankside tops Doyle's Guide 2025: most barristers recognised in construction and infrastructure law in New Zealand

Bankside has the highest number of barristers recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2025 for Construction and Infrastructure Law in New Zealand, with nine members listed.

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/