Stout Street Chambers

Mary Scholtens QC

Mary Scholtens is an experienced public law litigator with extensive experience of government and regulatory processes. She was made a Queen's Counsel in 2002. More info
Justin Smith

Justin Smith is a leading Wellington based barrister who handles general commercial litigation at all levels.
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Les Taylor

Les Taylor is a highly experienced trial and appellate advocate. He has practised as a commercial litigator for over 25 years at all levels including the Privy Council and two Supreme Court of New Zealand appeals. More info
Morgan Slyfield

Morgan Slyfield is a litigation lawyer specialising in resource management. He has acted predominantly in the resource management area since commencing practice in 1996.
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Ian Gordon

Ian Gordon is a litigator of over 25 years experience with a particular focus on resource management and employment law. More info
Mike Lennard

Mike Lennard has had a very successful record over the past 15 years in conducting and litigating tax disputes. He also practises in general tax matters, intellectual property litigation and administrative law.
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Jonathan Orpin

Jonathan commenced practice as a barrister in 2009. Prior to this he was a Judge's Clerk at the Court of Appeal. More info
Jack Wass

Jack joined Stout Street Chambers as a Clerk at the beginning of 2009. He commenced practice as a barrister in October 2009. More info
Gareth Richards

Gareth commenced practice as a barrister in August 2010. Prior to this he spent three years at the New Zealand Parliament as a researcher and an advisor. More info
Prof A T H Smith

Professor Tony Smith is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Government Relations) at Victoria University of Wellington, where he is also the Director of the New Zealand Centre for Public Law. More info
Prof David McLauchlan

Professor David McLauchlan undertakes advisory work mainly in the fields of contract law, sales and secured transactions. More info