One of the doyens of the Bar, Jim Farmer QC has wound down his previously heavy and heavy-duty case load but still exerts a major influence both in terms of his experience, but also as a commercial lawyer of major significance. With a wide commercial law practice, he has focused principally upon his lucrative and
Last Year – No. 37 A foremost commercial law expert, author and academic, Peter Watts has slipped somewhat only due to his relinquishing his position at Auckland Law School for a full time position with Bankside Chambers, but his star remains undiminished. Having taught law at the University of Auckland for more than 30 years,
44. Mark Henaghan The long-serving, legendary Dean of the Otago Law School sees Dr Mark Henaghan’s position on the list drop 11 points but his mana remains high within the profession he has served for so long. The much loved and respected former Dean has also been the media’s go-to guy on family and child
The racing game may seem like yesterday’s play, but with a resurgent, online gaming market and the skilled and well connected hands of former NZ Post and MFAT boss John Allen in play, there is a new deal. Last year showed a huge increase in sports betting with the TAB rebranding with their “Now you’re
42. Anna Rawlings New Entrant – Commerce Commission Commissioner Anna Rawlings enters the list as a key figure in ComCom and also a strong contender to replace Dr Mark Berry. A former Minter Ellison partner she has been a Commissioner since 2014, holding key responsibility for regulatory, competition and related enforcement matters. Legal role with
38. Ron Mansfield Criminal lawyer Ron Mansfield has increasingly inherited the criminal law crown left vacant by the demise of such leaders as Peter Williams QC, although yet to receive the late lawyer’s lustrous status at the criminal bar. Regularly appearing in high profile criminal cases like the “designer drug” Operation Arc case and others.
Last Year – No. 35 Remaining in the same position, Nigel Hampton QC was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the law. His active legal career continues, capping an already successful and esteemed involvement in his representation of the families of the Pike River victims, as well as
Last Year – No. 31 Bell Gully’s managing partner is was a new entrant to the Lisr last year, having the top dog position in one of the country’s biggest and most establishment of law firms. Having over 30 years’ experience in New Zealand and the United States, corporate and commercial lawyer Chris Gordon
Last Year – No. 28 SFO Chief Julie Read has slipped somewhat from last year. Criticised for a low level prosecution rate and relatively low level ‘scalps’, Julie Read’s tenure as head of the Office has seen the office disappoint many with its performance. Return to the Power List Click Here
35 Cheryl Gwyn 30. Cheryl Gwynn Cheryl Gwyn the spy chief has seen her assume the necessarily quiet but powerful role leading the major spy agency. The woman from Whangarei sits atop a major job in Wellington, following the major reforms to the GCSB and NZSIS have now taken place and, largely due to her
