John is a specialist commercial litigator with a wide practice in dispute resolution, company law, shareholder matters, partnership disputes, civil fraud, restraint of trade, intellectual property law and professional negligence.

John enjoys a reputation as a leading advocate in company law, advising commercial clients and individuals on a range of matters.

Recent work includes:

Blackmore v Richardson – shareholders dispute including order for sale of shares and purchase at fair value, the effect of the petitioner’s misconduct.
William Stewart Ltd v Barclays Bank-claim by against the bank in respect of the mis-selling of interest rate swaps.

He is presently retained in a large company law case with claims against Defendants in undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty and professional negligence.

  • Qualifications:

    • LLB (London); University of Auckland, New Zealand Bar Exams
    • University of Bristol Post Graduate Certificate in UK and EU Competition Law

  • Professional memberships:

    • New Zealand Bar, Chancery Bar Association

  • John Blackmore is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.