Gordon Pilditch: Criminal Law & Crown Prosecution Specialists

Gordon & Pilditch is the Office of the Crown Solicitor for the Rotorua, Taupō and Tokoroa Region, established in 2006. The firm specialises in criminal and regulatory prosecutions, with their lawyers regularly appearing across a wide range of serious criminal cases, coronial inquests and tribunals. As specialists in court advocacy, they provide comprehensive legal advice to the Crown, New Zealand Police and other government agencies both regionally and nationwide.

The firm's expertise encompasses prosecuting serious criminal cases on behalf of the Crown, conducting appeals in the High Court and Court of Appeal, and managing prosecutions under the Resource Management Act 1991 for regional councils. They also handle prosecutions for the Serious Fraud Office, Civil Aviation Authority and other government agencies, alongside civil litigation matters and agency appearances. Their experienced team regularly appears in District Courts, High Courts and Youth Courts on matters including trials, sentencings, appeals and proceedings under the Criminal Recovery (Proceeds) Act 2009.

Led by Crown Solicitor Amanda Gordon and Partner Anna McConachy, the firm has assembled a team of highly experienced senior litigators with diverse backgrounds in criminal law, regulatory compliance and civil litigation. The team includes associates and solicitors with specialised experience in areas such as environmental prosecutions, Māori land issues, Waitangi Tribunal claims and various criminal matters, ensuring comprehensive representation for Crown and government agency clients across the central North Island region.