About Shortland Chambers

The barristers practice in the Supreme Court (New Zealand’s highest appellate court), the Court of Appeal, the High Courts, District Courts and various tribunals throughout New Zealand.

Past and present members have been active in the administration of the bar and legal practice in New Zealand, serving as members of the New Zealand Bar Association, the New Zealand Law Society, the Auckland District Law Society and the New Zealand Bar Council, its tribunals and committees.

Shortland Chambers has a distinguished record of the achievements of its past members, six of whom are presently Justices of the High Court of New Zealand and four of whom have been appointed District Court Judges.

The members of Shortland Chambers have each provided a brief description of their background, areas of practice and contact details.  There are five  associate members of chambers,  David Shavin QC of the Victorian bar, Alexander Street QC of the New South Wales Bar, David Russell QC of the New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, the Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory bars, Stephen Kós QC of the Wellington Bar, and The Hon John Hansen DCNZM.  Their contact details are provided under Associate Barristers on The Barristers page.

Chambers Manager is Pamela Caldwell, who is responsible for the administration of the chambers.  New Zealand chambers do not operate with Clerks.  Rates and briefs are negotiated direct with counsel.

General enquiries should be directed to Pamela on Telephone +64 9 309 1769 or Facsimile +64 9 309 1119.

Specific enquiries may be directed to the individual Barristers or their secretaries.