Former Meredith Connell and Russell McVeagh litigator Michael Thomas, who worked on major prosecution against Rolls Royce some years ago has joined Quay Chambers, Auckland.
He specialises in fraud law issues including anti-money laundering, internal investigations, professional discipline, regulatory proceedings, sports law, and health/medical law.
He has expertise in serious and complex investigations and prosecutions and also previously worked at the ASB Bank and the Serious Fraud Office.
He also worked for the United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office in London, where he worked on a global corruption investigation into Rolls-Royce PLC.
Rolls-Royce, Britain’s leading multinational manufacturer, was ordered to pay £671m in penalties after long-running investigations into claims it paid bribes to land export contracts.
He also worked on the prosecution of former solicitor John David Milne who ran Ponzi scheme involving the theft of $2.8 million and also prosecuted directors of Dominion Finance.
[adrotate banner=”94″]
Latest NZ Law News
- How to Build a Strong Case for Municipal Worker Injuries in 2026: A Step-by-Step GuidePower Briefing: Ryan Injury LawImage generated by GeminiThe reality of municipal work is often dangerous, a… Read more: How to Build a Strong Case for Municipal Worker Injuries in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Why Motorcycle Accident Injuries Often Require Complex ClaimsArticle source: Teague Law, Motorcycle injury law GAEllijay is known for its scenic mountain roads, close… Read more: Why Motorcycle Accident Injuries Often Require Complex Claims
- How a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Proves NeglectArticle source: Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law, GAAtlanta is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, thriving healthcare… Read more: How a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Proves Neglect
- Paul Hawstingw Launches Enhanced Brussels PresencePaul Hastings today announced the launch of its enhanced Brussels platform with leading antitrust lawyer Salomé Cisnal… Read more: Paul Hawstingw Launches Enhanced Brussels Presence
- Is This The Billable Hour’s Last Stand? Anthropic’s Top Lawyer Thinks So
The legal profession has survived recessions, regulatory upheavals and the occasional partner meltdown. But the next threat to BigLaw’s favourite revenue model may come from something far less dramatic. A machine that reads faster than any associate and which could spell the end of the infamous ‘billable hour’, which has been touted as being in its end time for some time. According to Jeff Bleich, general counsel at AI company Anthropic, (pictured) the traditional billable hour could soon be on borrowed time. - How Lawyers Prepare Clients for Injury LitigationArticle source: Premier Law Group, WABellevue has grown into one of the most economically vibrant cities… Read more: How Lawyers Prepare Clients for Injury Litigation
- K&L Gates First Law Firm Worldwide To Earn AI Management Certification
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has earned ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS),… Read more: K&L Gates First Law Firm Worldwide To Earn AI Management Certification - (no title)
Willkie Pushes London NQ Salaries to £180,000 as BigLaw Pay War EscalatesUS law firm Willkie Farr… Read more: (no title)
