Clarity in complex disputes.
Delivery by specialist litigators.
Experience when it matters.
We act on complex insurance, trust, and commercial litigation, providing strategic,
senior-led advice from start to finish.
Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, we act nationwide for insurers and insureds, in-house decision-makers, commercial clients and individuals who require clear, strategic advice on complex disputes.
Our senior lawyers work directly with you to provide practical advice and quality advocacy.
Our Expertise
Insurance Litigation
Coverage and General Risks
Trust & Estate Litigation
Commercial & Company Disputes
Regulatory & Public Law
Emergency & Interim Relief
and Specialist/Sensitive Matters
General Commercial Litigation
Agribusiness & Property Disputes
Strategic Litigation,
Delivered Clearly
We provide specialist litigation advice and advocacy across New Zealand, including insurance matters, trust and estate litigation, commercial disputes, and regulatory proceedings.
Our work often involves complex, high-value issues requiring strategic oversight, discretion, and experienced legal judgement. We work with senior counsel, experts and other lawyers to provide specialist litigation advice and support.
People
Experienced.
Trusted.
Direct.
Ayleath Foote
Ayleath advises on complex litigation. She has international experience in insurance and financial services disputes at Freshfields in London. Formerly a litigation partner in a national firm’s Christchurch office.
Chris Shannon
30 years’ experience, including Crown prosecution and specialist insurance litigation. Formerly at a litigation partner in a national firm.
We act on matters where clarity, judgement, and experience are critical.
A considered approach
to litigation
+ Senior-led from start to finish
+ Strategy before process
+ Clarity of objectives
+ A focus on outcomes
Specialist litigation lawyers in Christchurch acting across New Zealand.
Shannon Foote Law Ltd
Ōtautahi Christchurch
Ayleath +64 21 930 744
Chris +64 21 860 046
