Founded in 2002, litigation specialist firm Wilson Harle focuses on commercial, public law disputes, and regulatory matters. The firm is also known for handling trust disputes, defamation, media litigation and commercial services regulations. Partner Chris Browne’s practice covers commercial litigation and public law practice.
Competition/antitrust
Work highlights
Acted for Vodafone New Zealand in relation to a prosecution by the New Zealand Commerce Commission relating to the advertising of certain broadband products.
Acted for Wilson Parking New Zealand on the commission’s proceeding regarding the acquisition of a carpark building lease in Wellington.
Dispute resolution
Work highlights
Acted for the former director of Feltex Carpets Joan Withers on the second stage of the Feltex litigation.
Acted for New Zealand Retail Property Group on a commercial dispute with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport over the design and construction of a new town centre in West Auckland.
Acted for a committee member of the Avondale Jockey Club on a judicial review application, challenging the lawfulness of a number of decisions by the committee and the club.
Key clients
Auckland District Health Board, Infinity Investment Group Holdings, Marsh, Napier City Council
Client feedback
“Great technical knowledge and good support services. Friendly to deal with. Responsive.” – Competition/antitrust
“Exceptional providers of litigation services.” – Dispute resolution
Ian Denton
“Good technical skills, good communicator and easy to deal with.”
Allison Ferguson
“An exceptionally talented litigator, organised, diligent and excellent in managing client expectations.”
