About
Paul Murray has extensive commercial litigation experience across a broad range of complex commercial disputes built up over the past 15 years. He has a particular focus on insolvency, security enforcement, debt recovery and receivership matters, as well as resolving construction, infrastructure, property-related disputes.
Paul has been recognised in the newly-released overseas Best Lawyers in New Zealand Guide, 12th ed. Unlike other ranking publications, recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review by other leading lawyers in the same practice area. Paul has been acknowledged for his work in insolvency and restructuring.
Paul can assist if you are:
In need of advice on matters relating to Covid-19, including in relation to commercial leases, contractual obligations and the changes to the insolvency regime (‘safe harbour’ provision and debt hibernation scheme).
A financier, investor or creditor who is owed money or holds security and is facing difficulties obtaining payment.
A business with an actual or anticipated commercial dispute. This could include a contract dispute, governance issues, a negligence claim, a dispute between shareholders, an insurance dispute or a commercial dispute with a central or local government agency.
A property owner or tenant involved in a dispute over land or property, including in relation to easements, caveats, leases, or sales/purchases.
An owner, developer, contractor, engineer or project manager in the building/construction industry that requires advice or representation in relation to a dispute/litigation.
An insolvency practitioner requiring advice or representation on any issue arising from a personal or corporate insolvency situation. This could include claims against directors for breach of duties, recovery of antecedent transactions, “trust busting”, recovery of prejudicial dispositions, claims against professional advisers, property related disputes and equitable and proprietary claims.
A director or shareholder involved in a company that is facing financial difficulties, or has been placed into liquidation, receivership or administration.
Clients benefit from Paul’s direct, practical advice. He will work with you to understand your business and provide realistic solutions that work for you. He has the ability to digest complex factual scenarios, distil key legal issues and present each client’s case in a straightforward and convincing manner.
Paul has worked across the full range of formal dispute resolution procedures, from court litigation in the High and District Courts and the Court of Appeal to arbitration, adjudication and alternative dispute resolution processes. This means he can advise you on the best course of action, their pros and cons and navigate any process to ensure you achieve the best outcome.
Before joining the independent bar, Paul was a partner at the leading litigation firm Meredith Connell.