Jared Holt
LLB (Hons), BA, MMusPartner
- Construction
- Litigation
- Tracy van Alphen
- Legal Assistant
- T: +64 27 355 4898
- E: tracy.vanalphen@tp.co.nz
- Construction Law ('front end' and disputes)
- Insurance
- Insolvency
- Commercial Litigation
Jared is a Partner in the litigation team. He is experienced in a wide range of commercial litigation, including construction, insolvency, insurance, business sale, lease, and insurance disputes.
Before joining Tavendale and Partners Limited in early 2023, Jared’s previous work experience includes periods at other private law firms in New Zealand, as well as a period as a Special Counsel at Wellington City Council, and a period working in front end construction law matters at Clifford Chance in London.
Jared has a particular focus and experience in construction law matters, including the negotiation of construction and related contracts, and in construction disputes. He was the co-author and co-presenter of the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar on Construction Delay Claims in February 2023. He is a member of the Society of Construction Law and has previously served on its Council.
Jared has appeared as counsel in the District Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal, as well as having appeared as counsel in expert determinations, arbitrations, and adjudications under the Construction Contracts Act 2002. He is also experienced in a range of alternative dispute resolution processes.
Jared’s experience includes acting for public and private sector entities.
Jared is based in our Christchurch office.