Ministry of Justice stats show that most civil cases involve self-represented litigants . Over 13,000 civil claims involves cases where no lawyers are involved, causing concern for the Justice Minister who told The Herald, who obtained the information from the Ministry, that it could lead to New Zealanders “becoming prey to society’s powerful interests.” Court
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Powered by LawFuel -Employment law firm SBM Legal is taking the next big step in its development as New Zealand’s leading employment law specialists. After more than a decade, co-founding partner Don Mackinnon is stepping away from day-to-day involvement in the firm, to practice as a Barrister. The move reflects Don’s changing priorities, including a
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49. Jim Farmer QC Last Year – 49 Jim Farmer may have eased right off on the work flow, but he remains a influential and respected legal figure, having handled some of the country’s largest corporate and civil litigation cases, with an emphasis on competition law, over his lengthy career at the bar. His academic
Last Year: 47 Divorce lawyer Deborah Chambers QC has had another busy year, recently appeairng for the wife of iHug co-founder and millionaire Sasha Wood and a range of other activities that continue to maintain her profile in the profession. Lady Deborah, to provide her correct title, has been a prominent member of the bar
36 Anna Buchly New Entrant Assuming the chair of one of the largest law firms in the country, Anna Buchly succeeded former chair Chris Gordon. With 20 years’ legal experience in New Zealand, Australia and Dubai and working with Bell Gully as a corporate partner since 2008, she has been a board member for the
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Chapman Tripp – The Aotearoa Circle is a unique partnership of public and private sector leaders, unified and committed to the pursuit of sustainable prosperity and reversing the decline of New Zealand’s natural resources. Climate Change is a key priority, particularly for business. In order to focus board directors, fund managers and trustees on the
CBLClassAction – The Statement of Claim filed in the Wellington High Court by the CBL Class Action Committee against the former directors of failed insurance company CBL Corporation (CBL) includes serious allegations of misleading statements in IPO documents, breaches of continuous disclosure obligations and insider trading. The CBL Class Action is being led by major
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Law firms have often tried something unique to attract new lawyers – particularly when they’re based in smaller centres – and now Ashburton’s Arrowsmith Law is doing something different again. The firm is offering to train a new lawyer to fly, providing an all expenses paid licencing deal with the Mid Canterbury Aero Club. >>
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Dan Garner* Protecting income from illness or accident is a key factor for lawyers. The costs of doing so are important, but the cost of NOT doing so can be calamitous. Yet having the income protection conversation is possibly the most overlooked discussion people avoid when talking with their financial adviser. Having a ‘head in
