Connect with meSam is an experienced insurance litigator who focuses on material damage/ business interruption and professional indemnity claims.
Sam has successfully resolved litigated claims against local authorities, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, project managers, building surveyors and architects. He has also acted for a variety of professionals facing disciplinary complaints.
Sam has a deep knowledge and interest in insurance and has provided coverage advice on a number of MDBI, D&O, cyber, health and life insurance matters.
In addition, Sam has broader litigation experience, including acting in a large commercial arbitration matter and appearing at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
- Acting for various insurers on professional indemnity claims in a variety of disciplines.
- Advising local authorities on the Future of Severely Affected Land scheme.
- Providing coverage advice to insurers on a variety of insurance products including advice on policy drafting.
- Acting for building owners and businesses on significant (>$20 million) material damage/ business interruption claims.
- Acting for homeowners on natural disaster claims.
Areas of Expertise
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Professional Liability
- Property – Commercial
- Property – Major Loss
- Subrogated Recoveries
Industry Representation
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Industrial and Commercial Property
- Professions and Business Services
Professional Affiliations
- New Zealand Insurance Law Association