Client Cases

(1994–2003)

Re-Mark-It Holdings Ltd v NZUC & Dymock

An intellectual property case about patents valued at US$32M. The action was brought on behalf of the inventor of a novel reusable label system and was directed against a former business partner who had commenced a pirate manufacturing operation in Holland. GCA was able to force the Dutch company out of existence and the overall dispute was resolved completely in GCA's client's favour.

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Ross v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd

GCA acted in a major class action against Southern Response on behalf of around 3000 claimants, arising from alleged concealment of information relevant to Canterbury earthquake insurance claims. The case resulted in a historic first opt-out order and a settlement under which eligible class members recovered 100% of their assessed damages.