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NZ Law: Commerce Commission finalises ‘fit and proper’ person criteria

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 The Commerce Commission has finalised the criteria it will use to assess whether a lender is ‘fit and proper’ under changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCF Act) after receiving submissions from interested stakeholders. The confirmed ‘fit and proper’ criteria focus on whether all directors and senior managers of lenders and mobile traders are […]

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Buddle Findlay selected for prestigious spot in innovation incubator

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Buddle Findlay is the only New Zealand law firm to be chosen to participate in the Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI) at The College of Law’s inaugural Innovation Incubator program. CLI is a legal industry focussed think tank for Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. CLI’s remit is to provide thought leadership, practical research and opportunities

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New Zealand Law News – Russell McVeagh Helps Clients With Deals in Challenging Environment

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Powered by LawFuel – Russell McVeagh has continued to assist clients with a number of notable transactions throughout the lockdown, helping to deliver results in what has been a turbulent environment for many corporates. National Practice Group Chair for Corporate Advisory David Hoare said, “we’ve been really proud of how our teams have pulled together during this period

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Leading QC And 5 Others Announced As Part of Criminal Cases Review Commission

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Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced details of further appointments to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, including leading Queens Counsel Nigel Hampton. The Commission will begin receiving applications for review of convictions and sentences from 1 July 2020. Who Are Our Up-and-Coming Leading Litigators? Take The LawFuel Survey Paula Rose has investigation experience, is a current member of

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Two Lawyers Among ‘Best brains’ Awarded Postgraduate Scholarships

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Two young lawyers have received scholarships for postgraduate study from the prestigious William Georgetti Scholarship programme, including Gilbert Walker lawyer Jack Alexander (pictured above) and Meredith Connell lawyer Robbie Morrison.  The media release announcing the scholarships noted that Jack Alexander is currently practising as a litigator. He studied law and history at the University of

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A significant five years since Lecretia Seales v Attorney General

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In 2015, Lecretia Seales went to the High Court to seek a ruling that would allow a doctor to assist her to die with her consent; in September, the End of Life Choice Act will give all New Zealanders the opportunity to vote in a referendum to allow assisted dying.   For the past five years, Te Herenga

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Corporate Lawyer Joins Russell McVeagh As Wellington-Based Partner

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Russell McVeagh announced today that Catherine Shirley-Brown has joined its national Corporate team as the firm’s newest partner, based in Wellington. Cath has previously worked at Russell McVeagh, and her appointment to partner at the firm follows experience as partner at another New Zealand law firm and six years as a partner at leading international firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, based

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Commerce Commission issues warning to Hong Kong based electronics retailer

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Online electronics retailer BXT International Limited and its related companies (together known as Becextech) have been warned by the Commerce Commission for conduct that the Commission considers has likely breached the Fair Trading Act.  The warning follows a Commission investigation into the Hong Kong based company which sells electronic goods such as mobile phones, computers,

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NZ Bar Association- A much-needed win for “Ahui ki te Ture, Access to Justice”

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The 2020 Budget delivers Pro Bono Clearing House funding The New Zealand Bar Association is delighted that, in amongst the unique aspects of this 2020 Budget, there is a much smaller line item that is still a significant milestone for access to justice. The Government has, for the first time, delivered funding allocated for the

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Auckland Law Boutique Makes Three New Appointments

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Morris Legal has made three new hires including those in disputes and litigation, property and family law. Sarah Moore joins the firm as a senior associate. She has resolved disputes related to high-value family-owned businesses and advised on matters concerning assets across multiple jurisdictions. Moore has acted for clients from both New Zealand and Australia on litigations

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