Neil Mallon joined Utilities Disputes as Deputy Commissioner in September 2020.
Neil is a lawyer with extensive experience working with consumer complaints and the regulation of professionals. Neil began his legal career working with banking industry complaints and fraud investigations. He spent time in the UK managing prosecutions and appeals about the conduct of barristers.
Back in New Zealand, Neil led the complaints and prosecutions team at the Teachers Council. He then spent 8 years with the New Zealand Law Society as National Complaints Manager, General Manager Regulatory, and was a member of its executive team.