Kerryn Webster

Special Counsel

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Qualifications : BA, LLB, University of Otago.

Kerryn is a dispute resolution and litigation specialist with extensive experience across a broad range of complex civil and commercial matters. She advises clients on disputes involving contract, negligence, insurance, judicial review, competition law, and high-value family trusts, and has a particular interest and recognised expertise in international trade, transport, and maritime law.

Before joining Tompkins Wake, Kerryn spent several years at a leading boutique litigation firm, where she was closely involved in its specialist admiralty and maritime practice. She has acted for clients across the transport sector—spanning sea, air, rail, and road—and is a former New Zealand Vice-President of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), having served on its committee for several years.

Kerryn is a strong advocate and a trusted advisor throughout the dispute resolution lifecycle. She has appeared as counsel in the High Court and District Court and as junior counsel in the Court of Appeal, as well as representing clients in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Recognised in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Next Generation Lawyer (2019) in the transport sector, and as an Associate to Watch for Shipping in Chambers Asia Pacific (2018), Kerryn brings strategic clarity and sector insight to every engagement.

In addition to her legal practice, Kerryn plays an active role in mentoring and developing talent within the team, contributing to a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, excellence, and growth.

Areas of expertise

Other Credentials

• Next Generation Lawyer, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2019
• Associate to Watch, Chambers and Partners, 2018