Susan Thodey Barrister & Solicitor - Drift Bay Chambers Queenstown

Drift Bay Chambers is the Queenstown office of Susan Thodey, a specialist barrister and solicitor with over 35 years of experience in civil litigation. The firm focuses primarily on the resolution of professional liability disputes, acting for a diverse range of clients including insurance companies, professionals, and local and regional government entities. Susan's practice encompasses both insurer and insured party representation, including situations where disputes arise between these parties.

The firm takes a collaborative approach to legal matters, with Susan working as an integral member of her clients' teams. Her methodology emphasises early identification of both legal and commercial issues to enable swift and cost-effective resolution pathways. This strategic approach ensures matters are guided towards completion efficiently whilst maintaining high standards of legal representation. Susan also provides valuable assistance to professional clients in managing their risks and insurance relationships.

In addition to her litigation practice, Susan serves as an educator with Engineering New Zealand, the professional body for engineers in New Zealand, where she teaches engineers about their professional responsibilities, potential liabilities, and insurance relationships. Susan is admitted as both a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand and as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Judicature of England & Wales. She appears in court at all levels and is recognised as a well-respected litigator and negotiator, serving clients throughout New Zealand from her Queenstown and Auckland practices.