New Partner at Keegan Alexander

Well known insurance lawyer Crossley Gates has today joined law firm Keegan Alexander as an insurance partner. He joins six other partners in the multi-disciplinary firm. In a news release Keegan Alexander say

"Crossley brings more nearly 35 years of experience specialising in insurance law and insurance practice to Keegan Alexander.

Crossley is ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2018 in Band 1 (highest) for New Zealand. Chambers noted he specialises in insurance policy drafting and coverage disputes across all insurance lines. One referee described his strength across the insurance space: "He has good engagement and is very committed to the industry. He also has a depth of knowledge across a broad base." He acted for a Lloyd's of London syndicates in relation to material damage claims for five commercial buildings insured under a single policy.

Crossley is also ranked as a Leading Individual for Insurance in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018. Legal 500 praised Crossley as a "standout practitioner" with "a wide breadth of insurance industry knowledge and a pragmatic approach".

A Senior Associate with the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, Crossley is also a member of the New Zealand Insurance Law Association and he writes a regular column in the Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand’s publication CoverNote. He is also on the Ask the Expert panel of www.inavigator.co.nz"