David Sim

Lecturer

David studied Law at Otago University and went into private practice in 1989 specialising in commercial and civil litigation.

In 1995 David was appointed to the position of Solicitor General of the Republic of Kiribati. In that role he advised and represented the Government, local authorities and Government owned trading entities on a wide range of constitutional, commercial, and international Law issues. He prosecuted criminal cases involving serious crimes and Fisheries offences. He also drafted legislation for presentation to Parliament, and was involved in commercial and diplomatic negotiations on behalf of the Republic at an international level.

In addition to his duties as Solicitor General David held the posts of Registrar of Companies and Registrar of Business Names, was a Commissioner on the Foreign Investment Commission, and a member of the Air Licensing Authority.

In 1998 David returned to New Zealand and commenced in practice as a Barrister sole in Dunedin. In 2001 he joined the Accountancy and Business Law Department as a full time Lecturer in Business Law.

David’s research interests include International Relations, Consumer Law, Public Law and Contract Law.

Student Consultation Hours

Tuesday: 10.00 - 11.00am
Wednesday: 12.00 - 1.00pm
Thursday: 3.00 - 4.00pm

Contact Details

Room: Commerce 4.52
Telephone: (03) 479 8073
Email: dsim@business.otago.ac.nz