Independent endorsements
Prior to going to the independent Bar in 2013, Brian was the senior litigation partner in Bell Gully, having been a specialist litigation partner there (or in its predecessor firm in Auckland) for 38 years.
Brian was listed as a leading individual in litigation in Chambers Global 2008, 2009 and 2010 with the 2010 edition noting that Brian is “widely regarded as a leader in the field”. The Chambers Asia Pacific 2011 Guide noted that Brian is “sought out as lead counsel in complex cases”. The 2012 edition noted his “close to 40 years’ experience as a litigation specialist … renowned for his depth of knowledge.”
The 2013 edition of Chambers Global described Brian as follows:
“Senior partner Brian Latimour earns praise for the "strength of his practice in the New Zealand market, and for the depth and breadth of his litigation experience". A recent highlight was his successful representation of Cavalier Wool Holdings with regard to a High Court appeal lodged by competitors Godfrey Hirst.”
The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 featured Brian as a leading individual.
Brian was also recognised by PLC Which Lawyer as one of just two “leading individuals” in dispute resolution in New Zealand firms. He is also listed as an expert in the Legal Media Group’s Litigation Lawyers Expert Guide.
Prior to going to the independent Bar in 2013, Brian was the senior litigation partner in Bell Gully, having been a specialist litigation partner there (or in its predecessor firm in Auckland) for 38 years.
Brian was listed as a leading individual in litigation in Chambers Global 2008, 2009 and 2010 with the 2010 edition noting that Brian is “widely regarded as a leader in the field”. The Chambers Asia Pacific 2011 Guide noted that Brian is “sought out as lead counsel in complex cases”. The 2012 edition noted his “close to 40 years’ experience as a litigation specialist … renowned for his depth of knowledge.”
The 2013 edition of Chambers Global described Brian as follows:
“Senior partner Brian Latimour earns praise for the "strength of his practice in the New Zealand market, and for the depth and breadth of his litigation experience". A recent highlight was his successful representation of Cavalier Wool Holdings with regard to a High Court appeal lodged by competitors Godfrey Hirst.”
The Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010 featured Brian as a leading individual.
Brian was also recognised by PLC Which Lawyer as one of just two “leading individuals” in dispute resolution in New Zealand firms. He is also listed as an expert in the Legal Media Group’s Litigation Lawyers Expert Guide.
