Cooper Legal: Leading Human Rights & Abuse Claims Litigation Specialists
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Cooper Legal is a leading human rights litigation firm based in Wellington, specialising in abuse claims, youth law and civil litigation. Operating for over 25 years, the firm has established itself as one of New Zealand's foremost practices in historic abuse claims, currently representing over 1,500 clients in cases against government departments and other organisations.
The firm has particular expertise in claims involving sexual, physical and psychological abuse and neglect experienced in state care, schools, health camps, faith-based care, psychiatric hospitals and prisons. Cooper Legal is also recognised for its work in youth advocacy, with its principal being one of New Zealand's most senior Youth Advocates.
As one of the few New Zealand firms undertaking substantial civil legal aid work, Cooper Legal is committed to preserving and enhancing basic human rights. The firm's practice areas include Bill of Rights Act claims, privacy claims, and Royal Commission of Inquiry advocacy. Their team of highly qualified professionals specialises in tort law, the Limitation Act, equitable remedies and damages issues while utilising public law remedies to achieve just outcomes for clients.
- Wellington High Court
- Dunedin High Court
- Christchurch High Court
- Civil
- Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
- Mental Health
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Practices In:
Human Rights
Personal Injury
Location:
Level 4/69 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011
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