Kit Toogood KC has returned to practice as a mediator, arbitrator, investigator and advisor/consultant on legal and governance issues.

Present

Mediator, Arbitrator, Investigator, Advisor/Consultant on legal and governance matters

2011 - 2019, 2021-2022

Judge of High Court of New Zealand

1999 - 2011

Queen's Counsel

1990 - 1999

Barrister Sole

Following over 10 years on the bench, former High Court Judge Kit Toogood KC has now re-established his legal practice.

Kit offers his clients a skillset and experience acquired during 50 years of providing advocacy and advice over, and adjudicating on, a broad range of subject matters.
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Kit's practice areas include: mediation, arbitration, investigation services, disciplinary and litigation advice, and consultancy on governance issues. Kit is available to mediate in all types of conflict or dispute, including relationship property and trusts, employment, disciplinary and commercial matters and sports disputes.

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Sectors

Commercial and Private Matters
Employment Disputes
Sport Organisations
Governance/Organisational
Arts

Services

Mediator
ArbitratorInvestigator
Litigation Advisor
Consultant

Mediation, arbitration, investigations and advice/consultancy on legal and governance matters.

Before his appointment as a judge, Kit conducted civil and commercial litigation in all New Zealand courts; appeared as senior counsel in major criminal trials in the High Court and District Courts; and had appellate experience in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court (in civil, commercial and criminal matters).

He provided strategic advice to major corporations and government departments on employment issues, and to arts organisations on governance and organisational issues.

Kit Toogood KC is a current member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne, Switzerland and was a foundation Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Sports Tribunal. He is experienced in the resolution of sports selection and disciplinary issues.