Background

Bill’s litigation experience comes from more than 30 years in law, both in New Zealand and overseas. Bill has worked at one of New Zealand’s largest law firms, in London, and in Dubai, before starting work at Martelli McKegg. In the course of his work, Bill has focused on commercial disputes arising from insolvency, banking and finance, equitable claims, breaches of duty, conflict of laws and cross-border disputes.

Bill’s knowledge and experience make him a valuable special counsel for our litigation team. He provides specialist knowledge, particularly around insolvency and financial services, and advises clients and his colleagues as needed.

Expertise:

  • Insolvency including liquidation and bankruptcy
  • Financial services
  • Companies Act disputes and directors’ duties
  • Equitable claims
  • Conflict of laws
  • Arbitration

Specialisations

Dispute Resolution Trust and Estate Disputes

Professional Development

Professional memberships:

  • Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association of New Zealand (RITANZ)
  • INSOL International including speaking at conferences and contributing to INSOL publications
  • Insolvency Lawyers’ Association (UK)
  • Fellow of the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) including speaking at conferences

Qualifications:

  • LLB (Hons), Victoria University, 1992
  • Admitted 1992

Team Members