The Iron Men of Social Media John Bowie, LawFuel publisher I was in Nice with the iron Man champs, by pure happenstance I must add, (the Norwegians swept the top places just in case care) when the Charlie Kirk social media pile-on occurred. And being an Iron Man (in a non-generic sense) is what seems […]
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Which Lawyers Got the Cream in the Massive NZ Deal The sale of Fonterra’s global consumer and associated businesses, the Mainland Group, to French dairy giant Lactalis for a reported $4.2 billion was never going to be just a farmer-to-farmer handshake. It turned into one of the most lucrative ticket-clipping exercises for New Zealand and
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John Bowie, LawFuel publisher New Zealand has never been shy about exporting its former prime ministers, Jacinda Ardern being the major star-turn on this stage at present, but the latest double-act is something to behold. In a masterclass of geopolitical gymnastics Helen Clark and John Key have demonstrated the fine art of selective moral outrage. For
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From Bench to Boardroom Justice Simon Moore KC’s farewell from the High Court in Auckland earlier this year was meant to mark the end of his distinguished judicial career. But like many good retirement stories, this one came with an unexpected twist. The former High Court judge and long-term Crown Solicitor has joined Tavendale & Partners
New Zealand’s Evolving Big Law Scene John Bowie, LawFuel publisher In what can only be described as déjà vu with a South Island twist, Anderson Lloyd has executed another masterful lateral recruitment coup that signals are more dynamic New Zealand legal market among large law firms. The firm’s acquisition of three Chapman Tripp partners—Jo Appleyard,
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Anderson Lloyd is expanding its Christchurch team and presence in the South Island with the appointment of three senior partners from Chapman Tripp – a move that significantly strengthens the firm’s national capability in the infrastructure, energy and rural sectors and in resource management, property and private wealth. The lateral hire of Jo Appleyard, Ben
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Grimshaw & Co is celebrating ther Court of Appeal victory in respect of the multi-million dollar negligence claim against the firm over Auckland’s notorious Spencer on Byron leaky building saga, which we reported about two years ago. Originally, the High Court had ruled that Grimshaw & Co’s advice to delay urgent repairs had left apartment
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The Great Ministerial No-Show John Bowie, LawFuel publisher Dentons have been the legal hands behind the ministerial no show at the Covid inquiry, turning the situation into something of a damp squid, which is presumably the intention, after leading the charge on the most intrusive and destructive government disaster New Zealand has seen. The pulpit
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One of the finest lawyers to come from New Zealand in recent years, Catherine Callaghan KC, died in London this month. Catherine Callaghan KC was a standout figure in the legal profession, with roots in New Zealand and a significant impact in the UK where she enjoyed a stellar legal career. The daughter of renowned
Hays NZ Law Salary Guide FY25/26 The Hays Salary Guide FY25/26 has some interesting revelations that might surprise you, and they’re particularly relevant for anyone working in or hiring for legal jobs in New Zealand, which is doing well in terms of salary growth, according to the Guide. The legal sector has claimed the fourth
