Qualifications
LLB (Hons), BA in French and Philosophy, Victoria University of Wellington
Admitted
2008, New Zealand
Grace specialises in complex legal issues and disputes.
She advises private and public sector clients on a broad range of matters, with particular expertise in disputes and other legal risk matters involving insurance, maritime, corporate governance, and contractual and statutory interpretation.
Grace is skilled in managing complex, multi-disciplinary matters and works closely with clients to deliver advice that responds to their commercial, operational and policy context.
Recent highlights
- Representing clients in complex, high-value commercial litigation, including contractual and fiduciary duty claims arising from ongoing commercial relationships and shareholder disputes.
- Advising various clients on insurance claims and associated litigation, including issues relating to directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, warranty and indemnity insurance, building damage and business interruption.
- Representing Seafood NZ and NZ Rock Lobster Industry Council in both the High Court and Court of Appeal across a number of judicial reviews concerning decisions under the Fisheries Act.
- Representing a major international shipping company in a number of proceedings concerning damaged or delayed cargo.
- Acting on a series of large proceedings for James Hardie, including a class action, concerning construction materials product liability.
- Acting for Local Government New Zealand in a judicial review concerning local government rating decisions in the Supreme Court.
Affiliation
- Member of New Zealand Insurance Lawyers Association.
- Member of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand.
