Profile
Hannah specialises in litigation and dispute resolution and has experience across a broad range of commercial and civil disputes. Hannah also has experience in regulatory, and health and safety matters including WorkSafe investigations and prosecutions.
Prior to moving to New Zealand in 2019, Hannah worked for a large firm in the UK and is admitted as a solicitor of the senior courts of England and Wales.
Experience
Sector / Expertise
Work highlights
Assisting with the defence of an international logistics company
in a damages claim of £80m for various heads of contract and tortious claims including alleged theft of confidential information
Acting for a UK developer
on various claims arising out of fire safety issues in relation to its completed developments following the Grenfell Tower disaster
Acting for a residential developer
in a professional negligence claim against a geotechnical engineering company which made incorrect foundation depth recommendations in relation to a large housing development
Acting for lenders
in relation to the PIP Breast Implant litigation
Assisting with coronial inquests
and WorkSafe investigations and prosecutions
Advising a car manufacturer
on claims arising out of the diesel emissions scandal
Alternate contacts
Susan Rowe
Partner, Christchurch
Susan specialises in litigation, local government, insurance, industrial relations and health and safety. Susan currently advises…
Kelly Paterson
Partner, Christchurch
Kelly specialises in commercial litigation. She advises on a wide range of commercial litigation issues, including insurance, contract…
- DDI +64 3 371 3547
- M +64 21 891 028
Willie Palmer
Partner, Christchurch
Willie specialises in commercial litigation including construction, insurance and insolvency law. He has broad experience in…
- DDI +64 3 371 3502
- M +64 21 377 961