LLB (Canterbury)
BSc (Canterbury)
Jess Craighead
Susan has extensive experience advising clients and has a broad civil litigation practice.
Susan is an expert in construction law. She acts for contractors, developers, design professionals and building owners on a range of matters including advising on construction contracts, construction disputes, and leaky building cases.
Her work also includes insurance law, insolvency and various other disputes, including significant courtroom litigation for nationally recognised clients.
"It is important to ensure that I have a sound understanding of my clients’ desired outcomes at the outset so that I can tailor a solution to their problem. I enjoy working alongside my clients to employ a strategy to achieve those outcomes, and it’s incredibly satisfying to guide them through that process."
Susan advises on insurance issues including professional indemnity and negligence actions, declination advice, policy interpretation and analysis and advice on recent decisions or legislative changes. She has extensive advocacy experience before the Courts, in arbitrations and in special tribunals including the Weathertight Homes Tribunal and Building Disputes Tribunal.
She has a proven track record of providing outstanding service and results to her clients who appreciate her strategic approach, attention to detail and clear advice.
Susan is a member of the New Zealand Society of Construction Law, RITANZ and NZILA, and an Associate member of AMINZ.