We are acting in a number of significant class actions that are before the New Zealand courts. For example, we currently act for Johnson & Johnson in a proposed class action on behalf of all purchasers of Johnson & Johnson branded cold and flu medication in the last twenty years; ANZ Bank in relation to a class action concerning loan disclosure; and for 3A Composites, the manufacturer of Alucobond PE core cladding, in a building products class action.
Our previous experience also includes acting for the former directors of Feltex Carpets in defending the first modern securities class action in New Zealand, for ASX-listed company AWN Holdings in a class action concerning the initial public offering of listed education company Intueri Education Group Limited, for ANZ Bank in a significant class action concerning bank fees, and for insurer Southern Response Earthquake Services in the first class action brought against an insurer in New Zealand.
Our team has significant expertise in navigating the procedural complexities raised by class actions, as well as dealing with issues arising in relation to underlying funding arrangements. Combined with our strength in commercial litigation and our commercial and strategic approach to claims, we have an unparalleled reputation as the leading class action defence practice in the New Zealand market.
