Jenna Shay - The English Bar has long been regarded as as bastion of some of the brightest lawyers in the country, but no more, it would seem. Instead, a recent report referred to the 'culture of fear' at the bar and the bullying and harassment that occurs. A new report from the UK Bar Standards Board has suggested that bullying,discrimination and harassment is an issue for … [Read more...]
The Multi Million Dollar Fees And “Inexplicable Greed” That Saw The Demise Of a One of Australia’s Leading Silks
The startling fall from grace of blue-blooded Melbourne SC Norman O'Bryan, a barrister of such repute that he held the Order of Australia, has rocked both the local Melbourne bar and reverberated about the Australian profession. O'Bryan could barely have had a more distinguished legal pedigree. Both his grandfather and father were both Supreme Court judges, his two brothers … [Read more...]
The Lawyer Behind (Or In Front of) Winston Peters . . And How He’s Been Through All This Before
Described this week as 'Winston Peters' right hand man', lawyer Brian Henry has been a long time Peters counsel, in more ways than one. But the developing NZ First scandal is unlikely to greatly dent the lawyer who has seen all this before. Recently appearing in the Auckland High Court proceeding brought by Peters in respect of the overpayment of his superannuation, Brian … [Read more...]
Alan Galbraith QC
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 Alan Galbraith was deputy … [Read more...]
3 Hot Litigators To Establish New Chambers
Three experienced younger litigators about to set up a new Chambers in Auckland.Davey Salmon, who has been involved in a range of high profile litigation in recent years, is joined by MinterEllisonRuddWatts partner Zane Kennedy and family law specialist Zara Matheson.The trio are currently sorting out accomodation for the new, as yet unnamed chambers, but it is sure to create … [Read more...]
‘Where Are The Characters?’ – Bob Jones Remembers a More Cavalier & Joyful Age in the Law
Bob Jones* “As your Honour knows, when one enters a brothel…” “I know no such thing Mr Stacey,” the outraged Judge barked. That was a typical Roy Stacey courtroom incident which I confess I’ve “borrowed” for a novella I’ve written, along with three others for publication next year. With nigh on six decades of court experience, one thing I can say with certainty is that … [Read more...]
The Legal ‘Bash’ That Went Seriously Wrong For Two Female Lawyers
What happened with the lady lawyers at the swanky Sydney legal bash? And it was an incident involving a leading woman lawyer who spoke recently about 'getting to know women as individuals' and the enlightened approach her Chambers take towards gender equality and other issues. Is 'bash' the word? It would appear so as the police who were called to the Banco Chambers … [Read more...]
