Cecil is an experienced commercial and civil litigator. She provides strategic advice and representation in relation to a wide range of disputes and appears regularly as counsel in the New Zealand courts and other dispute resolution forums.
She has a strong interest in insolvency work including personal property claims, security enforcement and advising companies facing insolvency and corporate distress generally.
Cecil’s approach to the law is pragmatic and client focused. Where appropriate she will seek to resolve matters through alternative dispute resolution forums such as negotiated settlements or mediations.
Cecil has significant experience in matters relating to:
Insolvency, including personal property claims, security enforcement, and voidable transactions (acting both for and against liquidators).
Independent investigations into matters of public importance.
Contractual disputes including termination and general contractual interpretation issues.
Relationship Property matters.
Fiduciary claims, including breaches of directors and trustees’ duties.
Trust and Estate claims.
Shareholder disputes.
Negligence claims.
Property and conveyancing related disputes.
Cecil joined the independent bar in April 2021 after 10 years in private practice in both Auckland (Lowndes Jordan and Morrison Mallett) and Christchurch (Wynn Williams).
