Steve Keall barrister is an experienced civil and commercial disputes lawyer based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Steve Keall barrister has significant experience in providing general legal advice for civil and commercial claims and litigation. He has qualified as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand, and as a solicitor in England. He now practises as a barrister sole in New Zealand.
"I approach everything I do with energy and enthusiasm."
Facing a professional claim or complaint can be stressful and distracting. Steve Keall barrister is available to assist professionals navigate the process of dealing with a professional claim or complaint, be it understanding whether the matter requires insurance notification, liaising with an insurer, assessing insurance coverage or dealing with any insurance coverage issues which may arise. Where insurance is not available, Steve is available to provide background support, or representation if needed. Steve has a particular interest in assisting lawyers with complaints against lawyers made to the Lawyers Complaints Service. He sits on an Auckland Standards Committee (and is therefore unavailable in respect of complaints dealt with by that committee).
Experience of other professional complaint forums includes:
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants/ CA ANZ
Dental Council (registration issues)
Teachers: Complaints Assessment Committee, Disciplinary Tribunal
Real Estate Agent Authority: Complaints Assessment Committee, Disciplinary Tribunal (experience to date has been advising clients on complaints and has not to date involved advising agents, whose defence is usually conducted by their insurer. I am available to consult with agents facing insurance issues with respect to a claim or complaint.)
"Taking independent advice on a claim or complaint will relieve you of stress and let you concentrate on your usual fee-earning work."
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