Ben Nettleton - Fair Way

Ben Nettleton

LLB, B.Com, Barrister - High Court of New Zealand, Associate Arbitrators Mediators Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ), Professional Member- Resolution Institute, AMINZ Rural List, MPI Farm Debt Mediation Panel, Ministry of Education Statutory Panel (Specialist Advisor, Limited Statutory Manager, Commissioner), Racing Integrity Board – Adjudicative Committee Chair, CEDR (London) – Workplace Mediation Accredited, Chartered Member - Institute of Directors New Zealand

Resolution Practitioner
  • Commercial rent and lease,
    Education,
    Finance, insurance, real estate,
    Organisations and workplaces
  • Nationwide | Aotearoa,
    Wellington | Te Whanganui a Tara

Ben is an experienced professional with a strong focus on alternative dispute resolution  (ADR). As an accredited mediator and skilled negotiator, Ben brings extensive experience to the table. With a background as a Barrister and Professional Company Director, Ben has successfully resolved disputes for a range of significant entities.

Ben's expertise in ADR has been honed through his work across diverse sectors and jurisdictions, making him adept at handling complex commercial, contractual, regulatory, rural, and employment disputes. With a practical and results-oriented approach, Ben strives to build consensus and find common ground among parties, effectively facilitating mutually beneficial resolutions. 

Ben is an experienced commercial lawyer and company director. Ben commenced his professional career working for a high profile barrister, before shifting focus to commercial and rural law with an established South Island law firm. He went to the bar as a Barrister Sole in 2021 and is based in Lambton Chambers, Wellington, working across New Zealand and also internationally.