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Ben Upton

Partner · Simpson Grierson

New ZealandRestructuring & Insolvency, LitigationEnglish

About

Partner at Simpson Grierson based in New Zealand, and an experienced litigator specialising in commercial, banking, insolvency, trust and property disputes. Regularly appears in courts at all levels, arbitrations and tribunals, and advises on matters in Pacific Island jurisdictions and international trust disputes.

Practice areas

Restructuring & InsolvencyLitigationBanking & FinancePrivate Client / TrustsReal EstateArbitration

Office

Expertise

Commercial litigationBank asset recoveryInsolvency litigationInternational trust disputesPacific Islands jurisdictions (Cook Islands, Samoa, Fiji)Mediation and negotiation

Education

  • BA
  • LLB

Admissions

  • Barrister (Cook Islands)
  • Can appear in courts of Samoa and Fiji
  • Solicitor and Solicitor Advocate (England & Wales) (1998–2004)
  • Registered as foreign qualified lawyer (Hong Kong) (2004–2005)

Languages

English