Wellington, New Zealand – Leading lawyer and champion of indigenous rights, Natalie Coates, has been recognized as LawFuel’s 2023 Lawyer of the Year. In light of proposed reforms surrounding Māori language and te Tiriti o Waitangi, Coates stresses the need for a ‘diplomatic reset’ to address what she terms as the government’s ‘alarming and divisive’
Leading indigenous and human rights lawyer Natalie Coates is LawFuel’s lawyer of the year. It has been a stellar legal career for Natalie Coates, taking her from her home in Whakatane to Harvard University and to her partnership in the leading Māori law firm Kahui Legal where she has worked to weave the threads of
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2023 Lawyer of the Year Natalie Coates discussed with LawFuel publisher John Bowie some of the key issues around recent political and legal challenges to issues involving Māori language and te Tiriti o Waitangi. She said that proposed reforms in respect of Māori language and the discussions about te Tiriti o Waitangi require a ‘diplomatic
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Katie McMenamin will join the Firm’s Fund Finance Practice as a Partner in the London office. “Katie’s distinct blend of experience advising borrowers and lenders, particularly in the private credit space, will be a significant asset to clients as the fund financing market continues to expand and evolve,” said
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Experiencing a car collision for the first time can be a disorienting and stressful situation. It’s essential to stay calm and take the right steps to ensure your safety and the well-being of others involved. In this guide, we’ll walk you through a detailed, step-by-step process on what to do if you find yourself in
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The race is on for the leadership of A&O Shearman following the biglaw merger
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Quinn Emanuels new partner intake has seventy percent women for the first time
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Dentons New Zealand has strengthened its Wellington corporate advisory team with the promotion of Keegan Toft to the partnership from 1 January 2024. Wellington continues to be a key market for Dentons’ clients and therefore for the firm. The appointment of an additional partner in Wellington continues to add to the firm’s expertise in advising clients in
