Bio

Susan Rowe specialises in litigation, local government, insurance, industrial relations and health and safety. Susan's insurance practice includes advising local authorities, public sector, corporate and individual clients on a range of claims. Susan acts for Southern Response Earthquake Services Limited and previously advised the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. She represents a range of local authorities on local government matters, including decision-making, governance, conflicts of interest, bylaws, judicial review and requests for official information and personal information. Susan leads the Christchurch employment and health and safety team and has over 20 years' experience advising on industrial relations issues. She appears for clients in the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, High Court, appellate courts and in the Coroners Court. Susan is ranked as a Notable Practitioner for dispute resolution by Asia Law and described as a key name among Christchurch employment lawyers who "leaves nothing to chance".