Wilson Harle

Wilson Harle is a specialist litigation firm that receives referrals from large commercial firms, specialist firms and barristers. “This is a boutique firm with very responsive partners who are commercially attuned with great depth of legal acumen considering their size. I think that their boutique status is appealing as it allows responsiveness, agility and accessibility,” says a client. Allison Ferguson represented Solid Energy in the High Court against a creditor, which challenged the deed of company arrangement that enables Solid Energy to sell down its assets progressively.

Wilson Harle regularly advises international insurance brokers on disputed claims and regulatory matters. Clients include Marsh and Fidelity Life Assurance. Ian Denton is the partner to note.

Wilson Harle has advised clients such as Ports of Auckland, Hamburg Sud, NYK Line and Maersk on cargo and admiralty claims. Chris Browne is advising Meta Stefan Patijens in carriage of goods claims. Gary Hughes retired from the firm to join the bar in March 2016.