Steve Keall barrister is an experienced civil and commercial barrister based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Steve provides legal advice and advocacy for general civil and commercial disputes. Steve has a particular interest in insurance. He has qualified as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand, and as a solicitor in England. He now practises as a civil barrister in Auckland, New Zealand.
Steve is a founding member of FortyEight Shortland, commercial and civil barristers’ chambers in Auckland.
As an experienced insurance barrister, Steve assists clients resolve insurance disputes. Experience includes resolving insurance claims as well as advising on commercial and relationship issues arising out of insurance product distribution. Clients include insurance brokers, policyholders and solicitors seeking advice or assistance in respect of insurance issues affecting their own clients.
Steve continues to maintain a general practice. General civil litigation experience includes relationship property, estate matters (including claims under the Family Protection Act) and general property disputes, such as applications to remove a caveat and applications for relief under the Property Law Act.
Steve is the founder of The Legal Drive Limited, an NZ-based legal tech software development and consultancy business. Projects have included:
"Clients tell me they appreciate the energy and enthusiasm I bring to my work."
— Steve Keall, civil barrister.
