Antonia Fisher
Antonia Fisher

Case History

  1. Newton v Family Court & Others [2022] NZ Court of Appeal, 207 – Intervener on behalf of the NZ Law Society on issues regarding the Care of Children Act 2004.
  2. Taylor v Roper & Attorney General [2021] NZCA 691, Court of Appeal - Representing the Attorney General on behalf of the NZ Defence Force in relation to an historic sexual abuse claim.
  3. Rudsdale v Wakeman [2021] NZFC 11334 – Relationship property claim awarding a 80/20 division of assets.
  4. Taylor v Roper & Attorney General [2020] NZ Court of Appeal, 268 - Court of Appeal hearing defending High Court judgment. 
  5. DN v LN [2019] NZHC – Intervenor on behalf of NZ Law Society in relation to a claim that the role of lawyer for child be subject to judicial review. 
  6. S v The Attorney -General, NZ High Court 16 December 2019. Defence on behalf the Attorney-General opposing claims alleging abuse in state care against the Ministry Social Development and the Ministry of Education.
  7. Taylor v Roper v AG [2018] NZHC Edwards J (8 day trial) – Defence on behalf of the Attorney General on behalf of the NZ Defence Force in relation to an historic sexual abuse claim.
  8. Coroner’s Inquest following death of Mrs S, 8 November 2017, Herdson J (four day hearing).
  9. Coroner’s Inquest following death of Mrs S, 8 November 2017, Herdson J (four day hearing).
  10. AN v Counties Manukau DHB [2017] NZHC 2012 – Amicus curiae in a complex family case in the High Court.
  11. Prasad v Prasad [2016] NZHC 474 – Lengthy judgment by Katz J on costs incurred on appeals.
  12. Howell v Howell [2016] NZFC 6858 Relationship property case involving post separation property.
  13. Tapling v Gilbert [2015] NZFC 1010 – Claim for property following death of one of spouses.
  14. Tod v Tod [2015] NZCA 501 – Defence of a claim by children against a second wife who inherited the bulk of her husband’s estate.
  15. Mead v Mead [2015] NZHC 825 – Appeal involving a dispute over a farm in New Plymouth
  16. Jay v Jay [2014] NZCA Court of Appeal – Hearing defending High Court judgment.
  17. Howell v Howell [2014] NZFC 9223 – Guardianship issues re choice of schools and relocation.
  18. J v J [2013] NZHC 1512 – Claim for exemplary damages in historic child sexual abuse cases, following a 9 day trial.
  19. Simpson v Johnson [2013] NZFLR 628 (HC) – Appeal regarding setting aside a contracting out agreement and a claim in constructive trust.
  20. PPCS v ACC [2013] NZACC 55 – Appeal to Appeal Authority regarding jurisdiction issues.
  21. ASJ v MLS [2012] NZFC 7619 – Claim against trust assets.
  22. C v Fairfax NZ Ltd, 7 Sept 2012, Venning J – Application for injunction re screening of “Into the Darklands”.
  23. Howell v Howell [2012] NZFC 3527 – Claim relating to post separation assets.
  24. J v J Osborne AJ (11 December 2011) – Application for trial by jury of historic sexual abuse allegations.
  25. JJC v Fairfax NZ Ltd 15/9/2011 ‒ Applications for injunction.
  26. LR v JR [2011] NZFLR 797 ‒ Family Court case involving complex trust and corporate structures – case referred to the High Court by the Judge.
  27. Pilon v Iyengar [2011] NZHRRT 2 – Claim before the Human Rights Review Tribunal
  28. In re Bartrom [2010] NZ ACC 72 – Appeal before the Accident Compensation Appeal Authority
  29. Allen v Allen [2007] NZCA 555 – High Court Appeal involving a claim for economic disparity (s15)
  30. Daskalova-Nikolovska v Physiotherapy Board of NZ [2007] NZHC HC (McKenzie J) 15 October 2007
  31. Ellis v Counties Manukau DHB [2006] NZHC 826. Potter J – Claim against Health Board.
  32. X v X HC Auckland, 4 July 2006, Intervenor on behalf of Auckland Women Lawyers Society.
  33. Counties Manukau DHB v The LSA & Anor HC AK [2005] NZHC 43. (Laing J).
  34. Fielding v Burrell [2005] NZFLR 588 HC (Keane J) – Appeal against successful Family Court case for a S182 award.
  35. Beaumont-Connop v Waitemata Health Ltd [2003] DCR 273 – Application for discovery against Hospital Board of previous complaints.
  36. Bottrill v A [2003] 2 NZLR 721 (Privy Council) – Appeal granting retrial.
  37. Poutsma v Parry [2001] DCR 456 – Application for leave.
  38. Bottrill v A [2001] 3 NZLR Court of Appeal.
  39. Re Centrepoint Community Growth Trust [2000] 2 NZLR 325 HC – Appointed to represent interests of victims of sexual abuse at Centrepoint.
  40. M v H (1999) 13 PRNZ 465 Court of Appeal – Exemplary damages claim
  41. CAC v CM [1999] DCR 492 – Disciplinary proceedings review.
  42. M v L [1999] 1 NZLR 747 Court of Appeal - Test case for protection of counselling notes in civil proceedings.
  43. JD v Ross [1998] NZFLR 951 HC (Anderson J) – Breach of confidence case against a psychologist.
  44. M v L [1998] 3 NZLR 104 HC - Junior counsel in application to have the civil trial heard by a Jury.
  45. G v G [1997] NZFLR 22 – Junior counsel in test case for damages for domestic violence.
  46. Re Jayamohan [1996] 1 NZLR 172 (CA) – Junior counsel - Habeas Corpus in international child abduction case.
  47. H v R [1996] 1 NZLR 299 – Test case exemplary damages for historic sexual abuse.
  48. Davidson v Ross and AG [1996] 3 NZLR 340 HC – Opposition to application for breach of confidence.
  49. E v K [1995] 2 NZLR 239 – Claim for misfeasance in public office by DSW.
  50. W v Counties Manukau Health Ltd [1995] 2 NZLR 560 HC – Application for pre-proceedings disclosure of medical records.
  51. S v G [1995] 3 NZLR 681 Court of Appeal – Test case for child sexual abuse claims and time limitation issues.
  52. AG v Davidson [1994] 3 NZLR 143 Court of Appeal – Opposition to strike out claim by Attorney General in relation to official information.