Craig Langstone - Partner
With an LLB from the University of Auckland, Craig Langstone began legal practice in 1984 at Butler White & Hanna (a forerunner to Simpson Grierson). He then joined Heaney Jones and Mason, and became a partner there five years later in 1990.
When Heaney Jones dissolved, Craig became a founding partner of Jones Fee, which was established on 1 April 1996.
Primary areas of practice
Since 1985 Craig has primarily focused on litigation and related commercial advice. Over the years Craig has successfully acted for a large number of insurance companies and professionals, as well as for many different corporate and private clients.
His areas of expertise include:
- Professional indemnity
- Public liability
- Commercial property litigation
- Contractual disputes
- Construction
- Corporate recovery.
You should also know that Craig...
- Advises on insurance policy wordings and commercial documents.
- Is experienced in many different forums including the District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and a number of Tribunals.
- Has a particular strength in finding a cost-effective and effective strategy for resolving each particular case to his clients' best advantage.
- Is often called upon to speak on topical issues for companies, brokers and lawyers and has written numerous articles for various publications.
- Was elected President of the New Zealand Insurance Law Association in October 2007.
- Is an Honorary Solicitor for Northcote Primary School on Auckland's North Shore.
- Uses his time away from the office to enjoy soccer (both indoor and outdoor), fishing, wine and reading novels (and fishing magazines).