DLA Piper in New Zealand has appointed three Special Counsel.

Brad Cuff practises mainly in insurance law acting for insurance companies on litigated and disputed claims. He also has extensive experience in professional indemnity litigation acting for professionals, including doctors, accountants, solicitors, financial advisers and engineers in New Zealand and Australia.

Richard Tosh specialises in insurance and civil litigation. After working in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, Richard moved to New Zealand where he has worked in earthquake and leaky building insurance cases. He provides indemnity and liability advice to insurers, and acts for clients in civil and disciplinary proceedings.

Nicola Daly provides commercial and corporate advice to private and public sector clients including on contracts, procurement, tendering and outsourcing. She has specialist expertise in IT, including cyber security, data and systems integrity and continuance.