Profile

Jeremy is one of New Zealand’s leading barristers, described as in “a league of his own”, with particular expertise in the fields of private wealth, equity and trusts, high-value and complex relationship property and commercial law.  ‍Jeremy is instructed on cases across New Zealand, Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific Region.

Jeremy quickly grasps complex legal situations, and his clients and instructing solicitors value his ability to provide accurate, commercially realistic advice at short notice.  He is consistently recognised for his strategic judgement, courtroom advocacy and ability to manage high-pressure disputes involving significant personal, commercial and reputational stakes.

Valued for his discretion, he is considered one of New Zealand’s leading private wealth barristers acting for high-profile individuals and families and he often undertakes cross-border private wealth work.

Jeremy is frequently instructed to appear as leading counsel in the courts and before arbitral tribunals in New Zealand and Singapore, with considerable experience leading multi-week trials.

Jeremy has been praised as “a confident and effective advocate” with his approach in court described as “courteous and disarming”. One instructing solicitor has said “Jeremy is a consummate professional. He is meticulous in his preparation and presents a great case. One thing that really impressed me was Jeremy’s ability to cross-examine expert witnesses.”

Alongside his court practice, Jeremy is highly regarded for his skills in mediation and negotiated resolution. He regularly assists parties to resolve entrenched disputes, particularly where emotions, family dynamics or long-standing relationships are involved with one client noting “Jeremy’s fierce intellect and ability to understand people makes him a formidable litigator” while another highlights his “rare ability to protect and advance his client’s needs without undue open conflict.”

Jeremy is also regularly appointed to act as an arbitrator and in recent years has acted as arbitrator in matters involving shareholder, lease, trust, and contract disputes.

Jeremy was recognised as being a leader in his field by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 and, since joining the Bar, has been recognised by the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific every year since 2022, being ranked as Band 2 for 2023 and 2024, and Band 1 for 2025 and 2026.

‍Jeremy is ranked as a Leading Barrister Sole in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Rankings 2024 for commercial disputes: “Jeremy’s fierce intellect and ability to understand people makes him a formidable litigator”; “Jeremy is a confident and effective advocate in court and is not afraid of taking on difficult points”; “he is also well regarded for his arbitration expertise.”

Jeremy is a member of Bankside Chambers in Auckland and in Singapore, and he is registered with the Singapore International Commercial Court.

In 2024, Jeremy was appointed to the Advisory Board of the International Trust Arbitration Organisation (ITAO). He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and holds a STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes, placing first in his global class. He was the youngest person in history to become a Fellow of the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand. He also received the Ronald Davison Award for excellence in arbitral award writing. Jeremy is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

In addition, Jeremy is a recognised leader in the community and he was awarded the King’s Service Medal in the 2025 New Year Honours for his service to the community. He currently serves as Chair of Christ’s College, Canterbury, Chancellor of the Diocese of Waiapu, trustee of the Auckland Art Gallery Foundation and trustee of the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

For international work, or work based in Singapore, Jeremy can be contacted via David Grief International Consultancy on +65 6022 2527, or at Suite 611, Level 06-01, 61 Robinson Road, Singapore 068893.