Simpson Grierson Announces Four New Appointments
Simpson Grierson Announces Four New Appointments.
Simpson Grierson is delighted to announce three promotions to senior associate and one new associate.
Dave Barr specialises in construction litigation and has particular expertise in territorial authority liability, including leaky building claims. Dave has previously worked as in-house counsel for Auckland Council.
Shanti Davies is a specialist construction lawyer with extensive experience in drafting contract documents, and in resolving construction disputes through litigation, adjudication, mediation as well as other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Prior to joining Simpson Grierson in 2009 she worked for six years at a top litigation firm in Vancouver.
Glen Holm-Hansen acts on a wide range of commercial disputes. He regularly appears before the courts on breach of contract, insurance, professional liability, insolvency, and negligence matters. Glen also handles investigations undertaken by the Commerce Commission under the Commerce Act, Fair Trading Act, and Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
Ciska de Rijk re-joins Simpson Grierson as an associate in the Sales and Marketing team following her time overseas, during which she worked in a boutique sports law firm advising various large sporting entities on a range of areas including commercial, sports (including sports supplements and food law), employment and criminal law.
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