Partner - Wellington

Susannah Shaw

Susannah is a talented civil litigator with proven results across a range of practice areas.

Susannah is a talented civil litigator with proven results across a range of practice areas.

Susannah Shaw

About

Susannah is an experienced litigator who advises public and private sector clients across a range of practice areas including public law, contracts, medico-legal, trust law, property disputes and tort claims.  She has appeared for clients in the District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court as well as a range of tribunals and alternative dispute resolution settings. 

Recent Cases & Achievements

Acting for public and private sector clients in judicial review proceedings.

Acting for public sector agencies in tort, privacy and human rights claims.

Advisory work on public law, trust law and complex commercial disputes.

Acting in medico-legal and regulatory enforcement proceedings.

Credentials

LLM, Harvard Law School

LLB(Hons, First Class)/BA, Victoria University of Wellington 

Other credentials:

Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship to Harvard University

Inner Temple Pegasus Scholarship

Member of the New Zealand Law Society’s Public and Administrative Law Committee