Senior Associate, Wellington
Oliver Gascoigne

Contact DETAILS
- Wellington office
- DDI +64 4 462 0938
- M +64 27 388 9788
Profile
Oliver specialises in litigation and dispute resolution. He has particular expertise in commercial, banking and finance, and public law litigation. He has advised corporate and private clients on large, complex disputes including contractual, regulatory and judicial review claims. He has extensive knowledge of litigation processes and a practical focus to advice.
Oliver has acted on a broad range of cases in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, Human Rights Review Tribunal and District Court.
Prior to joining Buddle Findlay Oliver spent eight years in the litigation team of another national law firm.
Work highlights
Acting on a range of high profile litigation matters
in the High Court and the Court of Appeal
Acting for major banking institutions in disputes
involving breach of contract, Fair Trading Act claims, and in representative proceedings
Advising on issues relating to compliance with key financial services legislation
including the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (and Responsible Lending Code), the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 and the Fair Trading Act 1986
Acting for private clients
in large, complex contractual disputes
Acting for directors in company disputes
including breach of directors' duties claims
Acting in a range of alternative dispute resolution processes
including mediation and arbitration
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