Sangro Chambers
A group of independent, like-minded barristers with in-depth litigation experience at top-tier firms who lead in their specialist areas. The chambers takes its name from a place symbolising courage and sacrifice for freedom and the rule of law.

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William Akel

LLB(Hons), MJur, BCL(Oxon)

Barrister

William has extensive experience in diverse areas of dispute resolution, and has been counsel in numerous high-profile cases in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.

His a recognised expert in corporate and personal reputation management and defamation, and is one of New Zealand’s foremost media lawyers.

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Katherine Anderson KC

BA/LLB(Hons)

Barrister

Katherine advises on matters where law, policy and governance intersect, including: sound decision-making processes, legislative reform, and human rights.  

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Laura Carter

BA/LLB (Hons)

Barrister

Laura is an experienced advisor and advocate in relation to intellectual property and other civil disputes.

Laura can give you advice, and assist you with any intellectual property disputes. She has a strong background in trade mark, copyright, patent, Fair Trading Act and other intellectual property issues.

She is also experienced in other civil disputes, particularly those dealing with contractual issues.

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Hon. Paul Davison KC

LLB

Barrister

Paul has extensive experience in a wide range of civil, criminal, regulatory, family, trust, and professional disciplinary cases.

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Jane Glover

BA/LLB(Hons), LLM(Hons)

Barrister

Jane is a recognised expert in intellectual property, but also acts in relation to a wide range of civil and commercial disputes. She has worked at leading firms in New Zealand and London, and has appeared in the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the District Court, and in specialist tribunals such as the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).

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Earl Gray

BA(Hons), LLB(Hons), LLM(Cantab)

Barrister

Earl is a New Zealand independent barrister specialising in disputes and advisory covering all aspects of intellectual property and related fields.

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David Harvey

LLB, MJur, PhD

Barrister

Careful, considered, clear legal advice.

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Michael Hodge

LLB(Hons)

Barrister

Michael is a highly experienced lawyer having previously led Meredith Connell’s public, regulatory and insolvency law group before joining the independent bar in 2021.

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Michael Timmins

BA/LLB, LLM (Michigan)

Michael is an established expert in international public law, human rights and humanitarian law.

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"Those who do not live under the rule of law cannot be truly free, and there can be no democracy save under the rule of law" –
Tipping J, R v Hansen, NZSC

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