Profile
John graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a law degree. He first commenced practice in a mid-sized litigation firm in Wellington where he later became the Senior Common Law Partner.
John joined the independent Bar in 1989 and took silk in 1996.
John has very wide experience in all forms of litigation and in particular in trial work where he has acted as senior counsel in a number of nationally significant cases.
Whilst John dedicates most of his time to the law he has a background in representative golf, motor sport and is an avid sailor.
John’s interest in sport has led to his having a significant involvement in sports law issues.
John acts as pro bono counsel for the S.P.C.A. and Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc.
John acts regularly in relation to health and safety prosecutions and is currently acting for Ports of Auckland in relation to a fatality case.
Profile
John graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a law degree. He first commenced practice in a mid-sized litigation firm in Wellington where he later became the Senior Common Law Partner.
John joined the independent Bar in 1989 and took silk in 1996.
John has very wide experience in all forms of litigation and in particular in trial work where he has acted as senior counsel in a number of nationally significant cases.
Whilst John dedicates most of his time to the law he has a background in representative golf, motor sport and is an avid sailor.
John’s interest in sport has led to his having a significant involvement in sports law issues.
John acts as pro bono counsel for the S.P.C.A. and Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc.
John acts regularly in relation to health and safety prosecutions and is currently acting for Ports of Auckland in relation to a fatality case.
Profile
John graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a law degree. He first commenced practice in a mid-sized litigation firm in Wellington where he later became the Senior Common Law Partner.
John joined the independent Bar in 1989 and took silk in 1996.
John has very wide experience in all forms of litigation and in particular in trial work where he has acted as senior counsel in a number of nationally significant cases.
Whilst John dedicates most of his time to the law he has a background in representative golf, motor sport and is an avid sailor.
John’s interest in sport has led to his having a significant involvement in sports law issues.
John acts as pro bono counsel for the S.P.C.A. and Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc.
John acts regularly in relation to health and safety prosecutions and is currently acting for Ports of Auckland in relation to a fatality case.
Areas of practice
Additional information
John has recently acted in regulatory and commercial matters as counsel for Auckland Transport Ltd, Watercare Services Ltd, Jetstar, Zespri New Zealand Ltd, Milford Asset Management Ltd.
John has recently been involved in the defence of a serious fraud prosecution in relation to offences under the Secret Commissions Act. He is currently involved as counsel for the defence in pending SFO prosecutions.
John is also currently engaged in a number of relationship property cases where issues arise in relation to entitlements under family trusts.
John is currently instructed in relation to an appeal to the Supreme Court in connection with proceedings under a commercial contract.
John is currently engaged in defence of two fatality based prosecutions brought under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
John is currently advising in connection with a FMA investigation.
John has recently acted in regulatory and commercial matters as counsel for Auckland Transport Ltd, Watercare Services Ltd, Jetstar, Zespri New Zealand Ltd, Milford Asset Management Ltd.
John has recently been involved in the defence of a serious fraud prosecution in relation to offences under the Secret Commissions Act. He is currently involved as counsel for the defence in pending SFO prosecutions.
John is also currently engaged in a number of relationship property cases where issues arise in relation to entitlements under family trusts.
John is currently instructed in relation to an appeal to the Supreme Court in connection with proceedings under a commercial contract.
John is currently engaged in defence of two fatality based prosecutions brought under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
John is currently advising in connection with a FMA investigation.
LLB (VUW)
Barrister Sole: 1989
Silk: 1996
