Tim Mackenzie

Tim was admitted in 2004. He has worked across a range of litigation disciplines in a national litigation firm and as a Crown Prosecutor. He joined the bar in 2015 and continues to enjoy a varied practice.
Tim’s main litigation interests are general civil and commercial, professional negligence and discipline, employment law, and regulatory/criminal matters (particularly health and safety and transport/aviation). He has conducted dozens of trials and appeals as lead counsel across all of these jurisdictions.

The clients that he works with cover a full spectrum, from one off assistance for individuals and SMEs, through to ongoing work with councils, listed companies and large insurers.

Tim regularly undertakes independent work as amicus curiae, counsel assisting and standby counsel in civil, criminal and Coroners courts.

As an investigator he conducts independent inquiries and investigations in workplace and governance situations.

Tim is available to take instructions across New Zealand.

Expertise

  • Contract, Civil and Commercial Disputes
  • Criminal Law, including Serious Fraud
  • Defamation and Media
  • Employment
  • Insurance
  • Judicial Review and Public Law
  • Wills and Estates

Case Highlights


Memberships

New Zealand Law Society
New Zealand Bar Association