Dentons in New Zealand continues to grow, with Willie Hamilton joining the firm’s Christchurch office as a partner on 3 March 2025.

Willie is a highly skilled litigator with extensive expertise in commercial disputes, liability insurance matters, and sports law. He has successfully represented clients in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and specialist tribunals. Willie advises major insurers on professional indemnity, public and general liability, and fidelity and fraud claims, offering strategic and commercially-focused solutions.

Known as a pragmatic and commercial litigator, Willie works closely with clients to understand what matters to them. By building strong relationships and gaining this understanding early on, he is able to get to the heart of issues and provide practical and commercial solutions for clients.

Hayden Wilson, Chair of Dentons in New Zealand and Dentons Global Vice-Chair, says, Willie is an outstanding litigator. His strategic approach fits perfectly with the solutions we want to bring to clients in Christchurch and nationwide. His ability to navigate complex disputes with confidence and clarity earns him the trust of clients, and his genuine commitment to collaboration and mentoring younger team members will enable us to continue to grow and develop our talent.

Willie brings with him over 15 years of New Zealand litigation experience, supplementing Dentons’ already market leading team. His presence in Christchurch further strengthens Dentons’ South Island offering, an offering that the firm intends to continue to expand.

Willie says, “I am delighted to be joining Dentons to work alongside its extremely talented Dispute Resolution team both in New Zealand and around the world. Dentons' values align with my approach to client service and development of staff. I look forward to applying my experience to help our clients achieve their goals and to contribute to the firm's continued success, particularly in Christchurch and the South Island.”

Charles Spillane, Chief Executive of Dentons in New Zealand says, “Willie is a true leader. He has built a strong reputation by consistently adding value for his clients when they need it most. Willie’s appointment demonstrates our ongoing dedication to expanding our talent pool and national reach to better meet our clients' needs.

This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.