Profile
Scott specialises in litigation and insolvency law. He advises both private and public sector clients.
He acts on a range of litigation assignments including contractual disputes, tort claims, insurance, property, trust and shareholder disputes, judicial reviews and investigations, as well as a wide range of insolvency related assignments.
He has appeared in the District and High Courts, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council and has also been involved in mediations, expert determinations and arbitrations.
"Scott's an expert on insolvency and fraud work. I've found him very responsive, effective and great to work with: he gets results efficiently, and with minimal fuss."
IFLR1000
Clients praise Scott Barker for the valuable services he provides in relation to contentious insolvencies, one characterising him as a "robust legal advocate"
Chambers and Partners
Scott Barker is focused on litigation work and is "an expert in insolvency issues, personable and good to deal with"
Chambers and Partners
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023 Awards - New Zealand Lawyer of the Year
- Recognised by IFLR1000 as a highly regarded lawyer for restructuring and insolvency
- Member of International Insolvency Institute, INSOL International and RITANZ
- Member of the Wellington Branch of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Experience
Sector / Expertise
Work highlights
Advising on contractual disputes
Advising on professional liability claims
Advising on Fair Trading/ misrepresentation claims
Advising on debt and asset recovery (fraud) litigation and enforcement
Advising on property related disputes
Advising insureds and insurers on professional indemnity and directors and officers liability insurance cover
Alternate contacts
David Perry
Consultant, Auckland
David specialises in banking and financial services, and restructuring and insolvency law. He represents banks and financial…
- DDI +64 9 358 7020
- M +64 21 632 268