DLA Piper promotes Wendy Smith and Jacob Nutt to special counsel in New Zealand 2 July 2026, New Zealand – DLA Piper has promoted Wendy Smith and Jacob Nutt to special counsel in New Zealand, strengthening the firm’s capability across corporate governance, insurance, structured finance and banking. Laura Scampion, Country Managing Partner for DLA Piper in New Zealand, said the
New Zealand’s AML/CFT regime has entered a significant new phase, with the Department of Internal Affairs assuming sole supervisory control and releasing a sweeping package of 23 guidance updates. The move signals a push toward greater regulatory consistency, clearer expectations, and a more streamlined compliance landscape for reporting entities. For law firms, financial service providers,
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Buddle Findlay is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Suggate as partner Andrew Suggate becomes a partner in the Auckland financial services team, commencing 1 July 2026. Andrew specialises in financial services law, advising domestic and offshore financial services businesses on all aspects of raising and investing capital, investment structuring, financial product (including insurance)
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Key takeaways Why this matters BakerHostetler’s Community Development team brings together more than 25 attorneys from across the country who have affordable housing and tax credit transaction capabilities. The addition of Carson bolsters the dynamic group that offers a one-stop destination for clients looking for counsel on all types and forms of federal, state and
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Article source: Avant Law Not long ago, proving what happened in a personal injury case often came down to witness statements, photographs, and a police report. While those pieces of evidence still matter, they are no longer the only tools available. Located in North Orange County, Fullerton is home to approximately 137,000 residents and is
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Article source: Hadfield Stieben Doutt, Attorneys Not every personal injury claim leads to compensation. In Colorado courts, strong cases are usually supported by clear evidence, documented damages, and proof that another party’s actions caused the injury. Loveland is one of Northern Colorado’s growing communities and sits along the busy Front Range corridor. With active roadways,
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Ropes & Gray has recruited co-head of Paul Weiss’s financial services practice after three years with the firm. Jarryd Anderson has earlier worked with the Federal Reserve, Wells Fargo and TD Bank and was a partner at O’Melveny & Myers, along with other roles. The Ropes & Gray media announcement on the appointment is below
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More than $5 million in funding approved to date, 100+ firms now offering support Over $5 million in funding has flowed into Aotearoa New Zealand family law and estate matters over the past year as law firms increasingly turn to third-party funding to extend services to more Kiwis, while also ensuring they get paid faster.
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Slater and Gordon Lawyers seeking witnesses to alleged historic child sexual abuse at Worimi ShelterSlater and Gordon Lawyers Leading law firm Slater and Gordon Lawyers is calling on witnesses of alleged child sexual abuse at Worimi Shelter in the early 1980s to step forward. Our client it a proud 57-year-old a First Nations Anaiwan man who alleges he was abused in 1983 while a detainee at the state-run Worimi Shelter. The Shelter
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LONDON, June 26, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Fiona Cumming will join the Firm as a partner in its Finance practice. She will arrive from A&O Shearman where she is private capital sector co-lead and co-head of its global fund finance practice. Fiona primarily advises financial institutions and
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