Guy is an experienced commercial litigator who represents clients across a broad range of contentious issues. He holds a LLB (Hons) and BA from the University of Canterbury, and commenced practice at Wilson Harle. Guy rejoined the firm in 2019 following 5 years in London, where he held senior in-house positions in a major commercial bank.

Guy’s practice specialises in commercial and corporate disputes, with experience across a wide range of industry sectors. He has a particular focus on contractual issues, insurance disputes, company and corporate disputes (including shareholder claims), property, regulatory investigations, media and technology, restructuring and insolvency, and construction disputes. Guy’s clients include major corporates, SMEs, company directors, high net worth individuals and local authorities.

Guy is an experienced counsel before all levels of New Zealand’s court system and arbitrations. He has significant trial experience on both civil and criminal matters, and has acted in some of the most significant recent cases before the New Zealand courts. He is a skilled litigation manager, known for taking a pragmatic and efficient approach to simplify complex litigation. He is results focussed and seeks to identify the most efficient and appropriate strategy at the outset of any case.

In addition to representing clients in litigation, Guy provides expert strategic advice focused on risk management, governance and prevention or early resolution of disputes. Wherever possible, Guy seeks to resolve contentious issues early, either through direct commercial negotiation or alternative dispute resolution processes. Guy’s construction sector practice involves regularly representing both contractors and principals in adjudications and other expert determination processes.

Guy has a significant insurance law practice, with a particular focus on representing insureds in insurance coverage disputes. He also has experience acting both for and against insured professionals in professional indemnity claims.  

Guy has an extensive regulatory practice. He regularly represents clients in connection with investigations and proceedings by various regulators, including the FMA, Commerce Commission, Work Safe and SFO. He also provides strategic and compliance advice on advertising campaigns, fair trading and consumer law, and product liability.  

In 2022 Guy was recognised by NZ Lawyer as a rising star of the New Zealand legal profession. Guy is listed as a leading New Zealand lawyer in the Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist. Other recent directory commentary includes “very responsive and agile in thinking and solutions. Very good written skills and pragmatic”.