Profile
Scott specialises in litigation and insolvency law. He advises both private and public sector clients.
He acts on a range of litigation assignments including contractual disputes, tort claims, insurance, property, trust and shareholder disputes, judicial reviews and investigations, as well as a wide range of insolvency related assignments.
He has appeared in the District and High Courts, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council and has also been involved in mediations, expert determinations and arbitrations.
"Scott's an expert on insolvency and fraud work. I've found him very responsive, effective and great to work with: he gets results efficiently, and with minimal fuss."
IFLR1000
Clients praise Scott Barker for the valuable services he provides in relation to contentious insolvencies, one characterising him as a "robust legal advocate"
Chambers and Partners
Scott Barker is focused on litigation work and is "an expert in insolvency issues, personable and good to deal with"
Chambers and Partners
- Scott is listed as a 'litigation star' by Benchmark Litigation, and a 'leading partner/individual/highly regarded lawyer' for restructuring and insolvency by Legal 500, Chambers and IFLR1000
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023 Awards - New Zealand Lawyer of the Year
- Member of International Insolvency Institute, INSOL International and RITANZ
- Member of the Wellington Branch of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners