Andrea Challis

Having joined McElroys over 20 years ago, Andrea became a Partner in 2000. With a wealth of experience she has acted in some of New Zealand’s most high profile, complex and largest civil litigation cases.

Andrea regularly provides advice to leading insurers on indemnity and other issues once coverage is confirmed. She has particular experience in acting for professionals facing claims for breach of duties (contractual, fiduciary and at common law) as well disciplinary processes. She also has considerable experience and knowledge in all other aspects of civil and insurance related litigation. Another aspect of her practice is to regularly associate in claims for insurers where an insured has exercised the right to instruct their own solicitors on a claim.

Andrea’s focus is to ensure that a claim, and any ensuing litigation, is conducted efficiently and effectively – whether that be as a result of a negotiated settlement at mediation or otherwise. She welcomes the opportunity to involve both insurers and their customers in her work in order to achieve a dispute resolution that achieves the best possible outcome for both parties.