The 2020 edition of LawFuel's Power List has identified New Zealand's most powerful, 50 lawyers. The fifth edition of one of LawFuel's most-read features has brought together the power players in the New Zealand legal profession from senior silks to former jurists, from leading civil servants to corporate lawyers. Developed through interviews with leading corporate lawyers, … [Read more...]
Tiana Epati: LawFuel 2019 Lawyer of the Year
Staedtler LawFuel Lawyer of the Year: Tiana Epati Law Society President Tiana Epati is LawFuel's 2019 Staedtler 'Lawyer of the Year'. Labelling herself 'the reluctant president', Tiana Epati has presented a younger, fresh face on a profession battling challenges in the wake of recent #Metoo, bullying and related issues, as well as its efforts to also … [Read more...]
47. Julian Miles QC
Julian Miles has been something of a household name in the law and beyond for more years than many might remember, but he continues to exert an influence at the bar as one of the foremost barristers in the country.With experience in commercial litigation, defamation, media law, intellectual property and information technology disputes, he remains highly sought after by … [Read more...]
47. Stephen Franks
Principal in public law firm Franks Ogilvie, Stephen Franks' political and media activity have seen him maintain a high public profile, albeit as someone who may prefer to settle into a somewhat quieter professional life.A blogger and frequent talking head he has recently been involved in the government's gun buy-back as lawyer for the Council of Licensed Firearms … [Read more...]
Bruce Gray
50 Bruce Gray QCBruce Gray’s litigation and appellate practice places him firmly in the upper ranks of the litigation firmament.This year he handled the $450,000 breach of privacy claim brought by Winston Peters in respect of his superannuation claim against each named ministerial and public services defendants with the sued Ministers defended by Gray at the … [Read more...]