The University of Otago’s law faculty is grieving the loss of one of its esteemed alumni, who tragically lost his life in what appears to be a hit-and-run incident in Sydney. Mitch East, 28 was a former Meredith Connell solicitor, who had also worked with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack. […]
No sooner had former Law Society President and former LawFuel Lawyer of the Year Tiana Epati announced her rooms with Bankside Chambers when husband Matanuku Mahuika joins her side at Bankside too, leaving the firm he co-founded. Mahuika co-founded Kahui Legal with Jamie Ferguson (right) over 20 years ago, who has also retired from the
The mental health struggles and tragic death of big law partner lead to a tribute in LinkedIn from Pinsent Masons partner Matt Morgan, head of finance and restructuring at the law firm and relating to the mental health issues faced by many stressed lawyers. Vanessa Ford was known professionally as Vanessa Heap and she died on September
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In a not-entirely-unexpected move, former LawFuel Lawyer of the Year in 2019 and Law Society president Tiana Epati is to move to Bankside Chambers in March. The announcement came from a LinkedIn post made by Epati this week. Formerly a partner with Rishworth Wall & Mathieson, she became a barrister in 2022 and has been
Image source After an accident, embarking on a journey towards justice can lead to a labyrinth of uncertainties for most causalities and their families. To help you understand some of the involved processes, the famous injury lawyer Steve Fields discusses the frequently asked questions that often confound most accident victims. In his concise answers to
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Jennifer Yule DePriest, managing partner of Reed Smith’s Chicago office, has been named a “Notable Woman in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business, the firm announced today. Related Professionals: Jennifer Yule DePriest Peter J. Chassman “It is an honor to be selected among the many outstanding women legal professionals recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business,” DePriest said. “This is a community
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has appointed Wheatly MacNamara, a seasoned real estate lawyer, as the upcoming managing partner of its London office, reflecting a trend towards greater law firm gender diversity, particularly US-based law firms. MacNamara becomes the first woman to hold this position at the top 15 US firm, (which just misses the LawFuel
Sonia Hickey, LawFuel contributing editor Valentine’s Day presents an excellent opportunity to show appreciation for the lawyers in your life. Given their busy schedules and unique mindset shaped by the legal profession, finding a gift that resonates both personally and professionally can be a bit of a puzzle. Creative and thoughtful gift ideas can make
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The Donald Trump catalog of legal battles continues to occupy both column inches and file rooms, but the Trump ballot case has created issues at the pointy end of the Trump tableau of troubles. But who are the lawyers involved in that constitutional battle before the US Supreme Court? The New York Times looked at
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