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Baker & McKenzie Announce Record Revenues of Almost $3 Billion

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4.4 per cent revenue increase in all regions Powered By LawFuel – Record revenues for Baker + McKenzie Revenues up 4.4% with growth in all regions PPP up 3% Major program to drive global digitization and optimal client service delivery Leading the sector for our people through Diversity & Inclusion Baker McKenzie, the leading global […]

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The ‘Chilling Prospect’ of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Passing

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The legend that is Ruth Bader Ginsburg is one that transcends much of what American law means in a Trump world – but also one that represents much to women lawyers and – dare we say it? – women everywhere. An opinion piece on the Guardian recognizes the obvious, that the already 86-year-old Cancer-stricken jurist,

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The Musical Barrister Becomes A Judge

The Musical Barrister To Play a New Tune in Court Classical trumpeter, cathedral singer and rock band bass-playing barrister Jonathan Krebs of Napier has been made a District Judge along with Auckland lawyer Clare Bennett. Mr Krebs, who practices out of both Auckland and Napier, is best known in legal circles for his successful representation

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Australian-Based Law Firm Expands New Zealand Footprint With Cyber Law Expertise

Powered By LawFuel – Fast-growing Australian insurance law firm Wootton + Kearney has expanded its New Zealand presence, appointing a cyber insurance expert as senior associate in Wellington. Wotton + Kearney (W+K) was founded in 2002 with two partners and now has over 230 lawyers working across Australia and now in New Zealand in Auckland

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Jonathan Eaton QC on The Law, Universities, The Media . . And His Unlucky Suit

Jonathon Eaton, high-profile lawyer and Queen’s Counsel, spoke to LawFuel reporters Kate Green and Rachel Moore about the media, mentoring young lawyers, and maintaining a balance between work and family.  Jonathan Eaton, 55, has spent 30 years as a lawyer and six years as a Queen’s counsel, and is currently based at Bridgeside Chambers in

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The Growing Trend Towards Direct Briefing of Counsel by In-House Lawyers

A trend towards in-house counsel briefing counsel directly is evolving in both Australia and New Zealand, following the increased growth and sophistication of in-house legal teams in both countries. Australia has around 30 per cent of its lawyers working in-house and New Zealand is closing in on that number with around 25 per cent working

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Law Society Goes Off Uncocked: The Cocktail Dress Brouhaha

The NZ Law Society has now been held to account for its ‘casual sexism’ in respect of its forthcoming 150th anniversary celebration, with a note that men should wear formal wear and women a cocktail dress. And therein lies the issue. Wellington lawyer Mark Ford posted a note on his LinkedIn account that received a

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