About Dan Parker
Dan Parker LLB is a Wellington-based barrister with over 30 years’ experience in civil litigation. He has particular expertise in insurance, professional negligence, construction and commercial disputes.
Admitted in 1991, Dan has conducted substantial High Court and appellate proceedings across a wide range of civil matters, frequently involving detailed expert evidence and multi-party claims.
He is regularly instructed by insurers, corporates, local authorities and professionals in complex civil disputes.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dan commenced practice as a barrister sole in 2021 and is a member of Capital Chambers in Wellington.
Between 2001 and 2021 he founded and led Parker & Associates, a specialist litigation practice. Prior to that he was a litigation partner at Phillips Fox (now DLA Piper), having joined the firm in 1993 and becoming a partner in 2000.
Throughout his career he has been instructed in significant negligence, insurance, commercial and construction disputes and has appeared in substantial High Court and appellate proceedings.
Approach
Dan combines detailed preparation and strategic case management with experienced and effective advocacy.
He works closely with instructing solicitors to identify the central issues early, to assemble the necessary factual and expert evidence, and to assess liability and quantum risk carefully. Where appropriate, he seeks to advance matters toward timely and commercially sensible resolution — whether through direct negotiation or mediation — while preparing thoroughly and conducting hearings with skilled and effective advocacy where determination by the court is required.