12 Alan Galbraith, QC Alan Galbraith continues to handle heavyweight commercial litigation, as well as being involved in sporting issues that grabbed headlines during 2019. The treatment of recreational athletes in respect of anti-doping rules was a matter that lead to stringent criticism of Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ) by the Sports Tribunal, of which
30 Nick Wells Chapman Tripp Chief Executive Partner Nick Wells heads one of the country’s most powerful law firms, as well as having some key influence in the Labour-lead government and a key role as an advisor on Maori issues. Although not Maori himself, his Maori children and partner and strong iwi connections have created
33 Andrew Cordner Despite Fonterra’s disastrous period of late, the company remains a cornerstone of New Zealand’s economy and Andrew Cordner’s legal team have doubtless been heavily involved in ensuring the dairy giant retains that role. Andrew Cordner comes with a legal pedigree second to none and now fronts legal work for the company responsible
Powered by LawFuel – Skadden is pleased to announce that Allison Brown has joined the firm’s Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation Group as a partner in our New York office. Prior to joining Skadden, Ms. Brown was a partner at another major global law firm, where she litigated a wide range of complex matters,
Powered by LawFuel – Statement of the New York City Bar AssociationOctober 23, 2019 Summary The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has a unique role in safeguarding the rule of law under the Constitution. By failing to recuse himself from DOJ’s review of the Ukraine Matter, Attorney General William P. Barr has undermined that
35 Pip Greenwood Since stepping down from her partnership role at Russell McVeagh, Pip Greenwood has hardly slowed. In April she took a role as director of Westpac NZ and currently also serves as a director of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Spark NZ, the A2 Milk Company, and Vulcan Steel. However, as a high profile,
Ann Brennan head the legal team at the powerful Ministry of Business and Innovation and Employment (MBIE) the oft-criticised but nonetheless highly influencial civil service branch set up in 2012 to help power New Zealand’s economic development. A former senior counsel at Westpac and the Public Trust Ann Brennan is also a member of the Law
Powered by LawFuel – WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2019 — King & Spalding today announced that Lawrence Yanowitch, Thomas Knox, Charles Katz, and Jeremy Schropp have joined the firm as partners in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group. The team focuses on mergers & acquisitions, emerging companies and venture capital and technology and outsourcing
Morrison & Foerster counts among its partner ranks some of the most talented and respected women attorneys in the legal profession. These are the women of MoFo — unparalleled leaders and innovators at the vanguard of emerging and vital practice areas. From impact investing, FinTech, privacy and data security, to intellectual property, consumer class actions, and investigations and white collar defense,
AUGUSTA, Ga., Oct. 24, 2019 — Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession, is excited to announce its newest award initiative – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Using the same Purely Peer Review™ methodology as traditional Best Lawyers recognitions, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch will target associates who have been in
