Tim is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in insolvency and company law disputes.

His recent experience includes acting for companies in liquidation and receivership in claims against creditors, directors, and auditors. Tim also has experience in broader company and securities law disputes, including investigations and proceedings initiated by the Commerce Commission and Securities Commission concerning alleged cartel behaviour, breaches of continuous disclosure obligations, and insider trading.

Qualifications

LLB (Hons), BA, University of Auckland

Admitted

2004 New Zealand

Publications

Contact

Email: Tim Fitzgerald

DDI: +64 9 916 8882

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Areas of Expertise

Work Highlights

Finance companies including Bridgecorp Limited (in receivership and liquidation), Nathans Finance NZ Limited (in receivership), and National Finance 2000 Limited (in receivership and liquidation)
Acting for receivers and liquidators of a number of finance companies on litigation matters, including in respect to recover funds from directors, claims based on breaches of directors' duties, and claims against auditors.

Air New Zealand
Acting for Air New Zealand in relation to proceedings brought by the Commerce Commission concerning the Air Cargo industry.

Continuous disclosure
Acting for an NZX listed company in relation to proceedings brought by the Securities Commission alleging breaches of continuous disclosure obligations.