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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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.

Artist / Art Dealer Dispute

GCA Lawyers acted for an art dealer facing criminal proceedings concerning a representation agreement and competing allegations between the dealer and a represented artist about artworks and sale proceeds. All matters were successfully resolved out of court.

Children of Lake Alice v The Crown

The claim arose principally from torture applied to nearly 300 children in Department of Social Welfare custody.
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