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Grant Cameron - 1995 New Zealander of the Year

By GCA Lawyers

The National Business Review New Zealander of the Year, announced in our honours list to mark Waitangi Day next week, is Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron. The award, based on readers' nominations, marks individuals' outstanding contributions to the country's wellbeing. Mr Cameron, who celebrated his 44th birthday and 10th year in his own practice yesterday, is the lawyer representing the families of those killed at Cave Creek.

Cave Creek

By GCA Lawyers

Following the deaths of 14 teenagers at Cave Creek in 1995, the Attorney-General appointed Grant Cameron to represent the Estates, survivors and their families, before a Commission of Inquiry. Upon its conclusion, the firm brought a civil action against the Crown. This quickly led to a private arbitration process which resulted in a substantial resolution for all claimants.

Renshaw Edwards v New Zealand Law Society (1992)

By GCA Lawyers

This was an action on behalf of 250 people who lost $20M in the collapse of the Renshaw Edwards law firm. The NZ Law Society’s Solicitor Fidelity Guarantee Fund declined to accept liability and GCA Lawyers brought a successful action against the Society resulting in full recovery of client losses, interest and costs.

Morgan Jones v TranzRail

By GCA Lawyers

As a child, Morgan Jones fell through a safety rail between carriages, on a train travelling near Kaikoura. He suffered very serious injuries and an action was brought against TranzRail, seeking exemplary damages. The case was favourably settled for Morgan.

Goodhealth Wanganui

By GCA Lawyers

This was an action for about 30 individuals who suffered cancer misdiagnoses at Goodhealth Wanganui. An exemplary damages claim against the Crown resulted in a substantial settlement.