Pauline works across both our General Insurance and Maritime teams. In the Maritime space she helps insurers and other participants in the shipping industry navigate complex disputes and risk across the movement of goods domestically and internationally. She advises on marine insurance, shipping and transport, international trade, and recovery actions, with a focus on achieving commercially sound outcomes.
Clients value Pauline for her strategic oversight, deep industry knowledge and ability to coordinate cross-border matters efficiently, particularly in high-stakes or multi-jurisdictional disputes. With extensive experience across the Pacific region, she brings a practical, solutions-focused approach and is a trusted adviser on complex maritime and insurance matters where legal, commercial and operational risks intersect.
As part of the General Insurance team, Pauline advises insurers on coverage issues and brings her years of experience as a trial lawyer to recoveries and defence of liability claims and coverage disputes.
'Pauline provided prompt and detailed advice, along with communicated our position with the opposing side. All assistance has been excellent.'
Maritime Insurance Client
- Advises shipowners, charterers, freight forwarders and cargo interests on contractual arrangements, disputes, ship arrest and P&I security, helping clients manage operational risk and minimise disruption to trade.
- Supports insurers and P&I Clubs with marine (cargo, hull and liability) claims, providing clear, commercially focused advice on policy response, defence strategies and recovery pathways.
- Has led complex, multi-jurisdictional maritime disputes in a range of jurisdictions across the Pacific and around the world, co-ordinating local counsel and experts to deliver efficient, joined-up outcomes for clients.
- Represents clients in litigation, mediation and arbitration (including LMAA), resolving high-value disputes while balancing legal, commercial and reputational considerations.
- Advises on warehousing and storage arrangements, including drafting commercial terms and resolving disputes between operators and customers to protect supply chain continuity.
- Provides strategic advice on property and liability matters, including coverage, defence and recoveries, helping insurers and insureds navigate complex claims environments with confidence.
Chambers Asia Pacific Guide
Shipping | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Best Lawyers
Auckland Maritime Lawyer of the Year | 2016, 2017
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Insurance | 2025, 2026
Memberships and community involvement
- Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association | Member