Kate Sheehan

Associate
DDI: (+64 9) 9152407
Email: kate.sheehan@fortunemanning.co.nz

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Kate joined Fortune Manning in November 2011 as an Associate in the insurance and litigation team.  Prior to joining Fortune Manning Kate worked overseas at Blake Dawson Lawyers as a Senior Associate in the litigation team.  Kate has considerable court experience in preparing for and appearing at trials and mediations at the District and High Courts.
 
PRACTICE AREAS
 
Insurance

• Policy Coverage including liability, business cover, commercial, contract works, marine, motor vehicle and home owners/contents
• Fraud and false statements
• Subrogated Recovery and Defence actions
• Statutory Liability claims including Resource Management Act and Health and Safety in Employment Act claims
• Fire and General

 
Commercial Litigation

• "Leaky Building" litigation
• Debt Recovery for corporates and insurers
• Construction disputes
• Contract and negligence issues
• Appearances at the District Court and High Court
• Regular attendances at judicial settlement conferences and private mediations