Bio

Willie Palmer specialises in commercial litigation including construction, insurance and insolvency law. He has broad experience in commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. He has conducted many High Court and arbitration hearings and appeals. His cases have included representation of liquidators and receivers, Financial Markets Conduct legislation applications including contributory mortgage claims, construction and mining claims, Companies Act claims and shareholder disputes, lease arbitrations, judicial review actions, competition law claims as well as many contract interpretation and general commercial claims. He has represented several Councils on civil claims, local government and enforcement issues. Willie currently advises Southern Response Earthquake Services Limited and previously advised CERA on matters arising out of the Canterbury rebuild. Willie has an interest in agriculture and irrigation. He has been involved for over 15 years with Central Plains Water, of which he is currently a director. Central Plains Water is developing a large-scale irrigation and water enhancement scheme in Central Canterbury.