Miranda Braddock

Senior Associate

Miranda is an experienced litigator, specialising in civil litigation and insurance law. She acts for a broad range of clients, including insurers and large corporates.  Her focus in insurance law covers indemnity, negligence and professional liability claims, with a particular specialism in professional indemnity matters in the construction space, including professional complaints and disciplinary claims.

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In the construction sector, Miranda is regularly instructed on complex and high-value disputes and is an expert in architect and engineering claims.

Outside the construction sector, Miranda has acts in a range of contractual disputes and commercial litigation matters.  She is also regularly instructed in the lawyers and accountants’ disciplinary space.

Her expertise in the general insurance and litigation space sees her advising insurers both on policy response and conducting defence for their insureds. Miranda supports clients throughout the New Zealand Court system and specialist tribunals.

Miranda’s experience in dispute work is wide ranging, having worked in both the New Zealand and UK jurisdictions. Her experience in-house and in private practice has assisted her commercial and outcome-focussed approach to her work.  Miranda utilises the litigation and dispute resolution processes to achieve excellent results for her clients.

Recent highlights

  • Recognised as a Future Legal Leader by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer for 2025.
  • Acting for insurers and insureds in complex and high value liability claims in the construction space.
  • Acting in one of the largest disciplinary matters before Engineering New Zealand.
  • Representing clients in the Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court, specialist Tribunals and mediations.
  • Negotiating great outcomes for clients in a pragmatic way.

Insights

Government announces change to joint and several liability regime

20 August 2025

New Zealand overhauls insurance contract law

11 July 2025

GILC Risk Radar 2025 showcases key insurance law insights

23 May 2025

We're driven by our values

They drive our client relationships and connections with our community, and underpin our achievements.

Enterprising

  • Secondment to Delta.
  • Member of New Zealand Insurance Law Association. 
  • Member of Auckland Women Lawyers Association. 
  • Member of Young Insurance Professionals. 

Authenticity

  • “Miranda had such a positive impact on our team, and brought not only legal knowledge and expertise, also brilliant communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.”
    – Client

He tāngata

  • Volunteer at the Auckland Community Law Centre.

Excellence

  • Recognised as a Future Legal Leader by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer for 2025.

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