Civil litigation and disputes

What we do

Sometimes, even the best laid plans end up in disputes or litigation. When that happens, you need the right people in your corner. At Steindle Williams, we are leading litigation experts, committed to creating clarity and consistently achieving the best outcomes for our clients.

We understand the stress, expense and complexity of litigation, and work with our clients to resolve disputes as efficiently and effectively as possible. Creating transparency and delivering effective resolutions whether through courts, arbitration, mediation or negotiation. 

We pride ourselves on being direct about costs, timings and likely outcomes. Showing the way with integrity so you know what to expect and are better informed to make the right decisions.

Our litigation team is highly experienced and capable across a wide range of civil and commercial disputes. We have experience appearing in the Court of Appeal, High Court and District Court as well as in tribunals throughout New Zealand.

Expertise

  • Construction and weathertightness
  • Estate and trust disputes
  • Property and land disputes
  • Commercial and contract disputes
  • Debt recovery
  • Regulatory prosecutions
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Defamation and media
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Other disputes