About

I have been in practice since 1973 and have extensive experience in general civil and commercial litigation. After many years as a litigation partner, including two as managing partner, at Auckland law firm Martelli McKegg Wells & Cormack, I joined the independent Bar in 1991 and have practised since as a Barrister sole. I appear most regularly before the NZ High Court and Court of Appeal, but have also been admitted from time to time to the Cook Islands and Queensland Bar for cases there.

I am committed to providing quality, timely and practical advice intended to achieve an expeditious solution whether through the Courts or by negotiation, mediation or arbitration.

I am married with 6 children and my personal interests are primarily sporting. I was Chair of Ponsonby Rugby Club for 11 years and am a Life Member of the Club. I am a keen tennis player and skier. I am a committed Christian who attends Greenlane Christian Centre and I also Chair two substantial associated charitable trusts. I was Chair of the Mount Albert Grammar School Board of Trustees for 12 years and also President of the Mount Albert Grammar School Albertians Association for 4 years. I am a member of the School's Hall of Distinction.