Sarah Fairbrother

Senior Associate

Sarah specialises in litigation and dispute resolution, working with clients to provide strategic and practical solutions.

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Sarah is an experienced litigation and dispute resolution lawyer, with particular expertise in commercial, insurance and public law. She has appeared in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court, as well as in arbitrations and mediations. She has also worked in in-house roles, so understands this experience and perspective.

Sarah is approachable and effective, and enjoys working alongside clients to provide advice and advocacy tailored to their needs.

Recent highlights

  • Advising on large and complex insurance claims arising from natural disasters.
  • Advising and representing on public law matters for local authorities and other public bodies.
  • Advising on regulatory compliance matters in in-house roles.
  • Advising and representing on a wide range of commercial and contractual disputes.

Sarah's insights

Understanding Tikanga Māori – kōrero with Hon. Justice Whata

27 November 2024

Court of Appeal confirms manufacturer's duty of care in leaky building cases

29 October 2024

Are we there yet? Probably not: Supreme Court extends limitation period for contribution claims

19 September 2024

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