Catherine Jamieson

Cath’s journey: Cath graduated from Victoria University in 1982.  She had grown up in Canterbury, but the first part of her career was spent in the North Island.  In Taupo, she acquired great early experience, through a broad spread of civil and criminal court work.  After travelling, she moved to Wellington and turned to general civil litigation.  She specialised in employment, judicial review and defamation.

Cath put a hold on this busy and demanding work while her children were young, and the family moved to rural Canterbury. There she immersed herself in family, farm and community, including chairing the school board of trustees for several years.

In 2004, Cath was ready to return to her desk and she joined us at Young Hunter to become a member of our litigation team where she has specialised in insurance litigation. She has frequently advised and acted on disputes about insurance cover, and has represented IAG NZ and its insureds in many and varied liability disputes.

Cath became a partner in 2010.  One or two rather large earthquakes followed… and the numerous insurance issues that arose out them became a big part of her practice in the years following. 

In 2022, she has retired from the partnership and become a consultant. She continues to practice in her specialist areas of insurance (including earthquake litigation), and contract and negligence disputes.

Cath’s values: Cath commits her high energy to every case she deals with.  She strives for the best result for her client, always recognising their personal or business priorities and the importance of the big picture.  She works with care and brings honesty and integrity to all she does.