Tania is an experienced commercial litigator, with particular expertise in media and advertising law, food and beverage law and intellectual property.

She advises on all aspects of advertising promotions, including impacts of the Gambling Act, Fair Trading Act and Privacy Act. She is also experienced in advising on food and wine labelling issues, involving advice on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) code, the Food Act, the Wine Act and related regulations and industry codes. She has a strong media law background, advising on defamation claims and providing media law training to journalists. She advises on all aspects of intellectual property law, including copyright, passing off and trade mark infringement disputes and litigation.

In addition to her particular areas of expertise, Tania is consistently involved in advising on a number of commercial and contractual disputes and litigation.

Qualifications

LLB(Hons), BA, University of Auckland

Admitted

2001 New Zealand

Publications

Contact

Email: Tania Goatley

DDI: 64 9 916 8766

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Areas of Expertise

Recent Work

FMCG companies
Advises fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies on liability issues; issues relating to food and drink packaging, labelling and advertising, including compliance with the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Code, the Food Act and other related regulations and industry codes; and all aspects of sales, promotions and intellectual property.

Goodman Fielder
Advised Goodman Fielder and other FMCG clients on the intellectual property aspects of franchise agreements and assists in resolving disputes with current and former franchisees.

APN
Regularly vets NZ Herald and Herald On Sunday stories before publication and assists in defamation claims against the Herald; including, in particular, the Simunovich proceeding, New Zealand's largest-ever defamation case.