Client Cases

(2001–2004)

Paul Zentveld v Crown

A derivative of the Lake Alice class action which alleged corrupt practices by government agencies in the course of the Crown making payouts to claimants following a second round of determinations by retired Court of Appeal Judge, Sir Rodney Gallen. Mr Zentveld's claims were upheld by the court and he received his full entitlement under the Determination, damages and costs. A very large number of other claimants were then correctly paid.

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Spinally Injured Rugby Players v NZRFU

This was a pro bono matter taken on behalf of 30 former rugby players who had suffered serious spinal injuries whilst playing rugby.

Estate of Liam Ashley v Corrections & Chubb NZ Ltd 

Following Liam's murder in the back of a Corrections Department's prison van GCA brought a successful action against the Crown.

Van Leeuwen Group Ltd v Attorney-General [2020] NZHC

GCA Lawyers successfully defended Van Leeuwen Group’s right to seek court clarification on biosecurity compensation under the Biosecurity Act 1993.
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