New Zealand Law News

The New Zealand Bar Association’s latest report on the gender ratio of counsel in higher courts highlights a persistent issue of underrepresentation of women who make up 55 percent of the legal profession as of 2023, but remain significantly underrepresented as lead counsel in both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Over the

Harrison Cooper, Morgan Dalton-Mill, Trent Harris, Madeleine Hay, Josh Hayes, Emily James, David Keogh, Ella Knoester, Daniel Maier-Gant, Rebecca Meikle, Georgia Moore, Tallulah Parker, Ruby Tinson and Romy Wales have all been promoted, in recognition of their expertise and contribution to the firm. Top row: Harrison Cooper, Morgan Dalton-Mill, Trent Harris, Madeleine Hay, Josh Hayes,

Leading specialist employment law firm Kiely Thompson Caisley has elevated Hannah King to the position of Partner effective 1 December 2024. King, who was admitted to the bar in 2012, has enjoyed a varied career which has included several years at another top law firm in Auckland. Welcoming King into the senior role, Executive Partner