Josh Taylor

Partner

Construction and Dispute Resolution

Named as a Rising Star in Dispute Resolution and Litigation by NZ Lawyer 2020. Member of the Society for Construction Law. Member of Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association of New Zealand. Member of the Judicial Committee for the Canterbury Rugby Football Union. Member of Society of Construction Law Council. Member of Professional Conduct Committee for NZICA

Specialist areas of practise

  • Civil + commercial disputes
  • Construction and property disputes
  • Insolvency
  • Contentious trusts and estates

Josh is a specialist litigator with a primary focus on construction law, property law, insolvency law, and contentious trusts and estates. He regularly handles a wide variety of commercial litigation matters and provides advice on alcohol licensing issues.

He typically handles high-value and complex matters, representing clients in hearings and trials at all levels of the New Zealand judicial system, as well as in arbitrations, mediations, and adjudications.

Josh’s reputation as an accomplished advocate reflects his understanding of clients’ ultimate objectives and the ensuing strategic and uncompromised advice he provides. He acts for a wide range of clients, including public entities, corporates, professionals, insolvency practitioners, trustees and executors, and high net-worth individuals.