EXCELLENCE AWARDEE: Insurance Specialist Law Firm of the Year

Darroch Forrest Lawyers

Alistair Darroch

Partner

Alistair Darroch is a recognised leader in professional indemnity and health and safety claims. He has represented many law firms, lawyers and accountants over the past 25 years in disciplinary bodies and the courts. He is a highly experienced litigator sought out by insureds as an expert in resolving claims. His ability to resolve claims well before a hearing is well renowned.

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Alistair Darroch

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Darroch Forrest is a specialist dispute resolution firm. Darroch Forrest was established to practise law differently, and that is what we do. This allows us to achieve positive results for our clients, whether by resolving a claim early or defending a claim through court proceedings. We treat all those we encounter with dignity and respect; litigation is a difficult space, and there is no need to make it tougher on those involved. This approach is appreciated by our clients, and it’s effective. Our clients are mainly insurers and insureds. We act on a wide variety of claims, including statutory liability, construction, health and safety, professional indemnity, medico-legal and employment. That broad range provides our team with experience and exposure across different areas, and we bring that experience to all our claims.

Lauren Castle

Partner

Lauren Castle acts on many employment, health and safety, and real estate agent disputes. She is an experienced advocate and regularly appears in a wide variety of courts, tribunals and other forums. She has the unique ability to connect with clients and people with all sorts of backgrounds, which makes her an effective lawyer and helps bring people together to achieve positive outcomes.

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Lauren Castle

Ben Sanders

Partner

Ben Sanders is an experienced insurance lawyer and civil litigator. He acts for councils and construction professionals in litigation across the country. He is comfortable in mediations and the courts. He has broad experience across a wide range of insurance policies, both in New Zealand and the UK, which allows him to provide indemnity advice to insurers on complex coverage disputes.

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Ben Sanders