Directors and Officers liability insurance protects directors, officers and employees involved in the management of a company from personal loss for claims made against them.

Legislation and recent Court Decisions have highlighted that being a director or officer of a company carries significant responsibilities and duties – and with that, there is an increasing potential for claims to be made.  

We have a vast experience in acting for both insurers and directors and officers on a wide variety of claims, including claims in relation to the finance company collapse, a forestry carbon venture, patent and design infringement and construction entities.

How we can help you:

• Claims brought by liquidators, shareholders, creditors, competitors and members of the public against a director or officer for breaching their obligations in undertaking their duties on behalf of the company.

• Claims brought by regulatory bodies (eg: FMA, SFO) for breach of certain duties.

• Management and advice in relation to any summons or other required attendance at inquiries or investigations.

• Liaison with your insurer or insurance broker to ensure that the representation is cost-effective.

• Reputation management.

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