Josh McBride

Barrister and Technology Law Specialist, Richmond Chambers

Josh is a leading commercial barrister and technology law specialist at Richmond Chambers, Auckland, which he co-founded in 2014. With over two decades at the Bar, he combines expertise in complex commercial litigation with pioneering work at the intersection of AI and legal practice.

Josh regularly appears in the superior courts, as well as in international arbitrations across the Pacific region. His practice spans construction disputes, technology-related matters, and high-stakes commercial litigation.

A recognised thought leader in legal technology, Josh has been instrumental in Richmond Chambers’ development of what is believed to be the first AI governance policy published by any barristers’ chambers globally. He actively experiments with multi-agent AI workflows and develops practical frameworks for AI integration in legal practice.

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