David Powell
Partner
BSc (Hons), LLB
Admitted 2009, NZ
Admitted 2015, England & Wales
Profile
David was born and raised in the UK, in the London borough of Hillingdon. In 2000, David graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Law with Philosophy. For the next few years, he worked in the retail sector in supply chain and demand forecasting roles.
David first moved to New Zealand in 2007. Around the same time, he decided to focus on his degree subject and to pursue a career in law. Since then, David has gained over 15 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation, including 5 years in the UK.
David has significant experience in claims arising from defective building work and/or design. David’s other experience includes representing clients in construction dispute adjudications, in negligence claims against professionals, and in a range of property-related disputes.
David has appeared in the Weathertight Homes Tribunal, District Court, High Court and the Court of Appeal, including interlocutory applications, trials and appeals. He is well-practised in using negotiation and mediation as alternative means of resolving his clients’ disputes.
Judicial Decisions
Body Corporate 366567 v Auckland Council [2024] NZHC 32 [30 January 2024] (Gore St) | 30 January 2024 | Download
Stanely v McDonald HC AK CIV-2011-404-005898 | 30 March 2012 | Download
McDonald v Stanley Family Trust HC AK CIV-2011-404-2623 | 16 September 2011 | Download
Strickland v Gaensicke & Ors [2011] NZWHT Auckland 46 | 16 September 2011 | Download
