Isabella Hawkins

Employed Barrister to James Donkin

Isabella@quaychambers.co.nz
+64 22 081 6393

Isabella is a Junior Barrister employed by James Donkin. Together, they advise clients on a wide range of disputes, including large scale and complex commercial litigation. 

Isabella has particular expertise in insolvency, contract, and company law. Her experience includes:

  • Advising trading entities and individuals on litigation involving claims for breach of contract, in tort, and in relation to real property.
  • Bringing and defending claims by creditors following the liquidation of companies, including claims against directors.
  • Acting for trading entities, banks and other lenders to recover outstanding debts from borrowers and guarantors, including the enforcement of security.
  • Acting for parties in respect of breach of trust and fiduciary claims, including advising trustees on duties and obligations.
  • Advising directors on directors’ duties.

    Prior to joining James at Quay Chambers, Isabella was a Solicitor at Dentons New Zealand, where she practiced for three and a half years.

    Isabella graduated from the University of Otago with an LLB and BA (majoring in Politics). Isabella tutored both public law and politics at the University of Otago.

    Professional History

    • 2024 - Employed Barrister, Quay Chambers
    • 2021-2024 Solicitor, Dentons New Zealand

    Professional memberships

    • New Zealand Law Society
    • Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association New Zealand (RITANZ)

    Contact Isabella

    Quay Chambers is located on the corner of Quay Street and Commerce Street in the Britomart precinct. We are a short walk from Britomart Train Station, Britomart Car Park and Downtown Car Park. There are also pay and display car parks nearby.

    Physical Address:
    Level 7, 2 Commerce Street, Auckland 1010

    Postal Address:
    PO Box 106215, Auckland 1143
    DX: CP 18023

    Telephone:
    +64 22 081 6393

    Facsimile:
    +64 9 377 5071

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