Meet New Zealand’s New Attorney General
New Attorney General of New Zealand Judith Collins
Russell McVeagh expands private client offering with new special counsel
In a somewhat different move for a major law firm, Russell McVeagh have recruited a long-time private practice, self-employed lawyer who practised for eight years in her own practice in the private law arena, focused on trust, estate and relationship property issues. Priscilla Brown previously worked for both MinterEllisonRuddWatts and TGT Legal Russell McVeagh has
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Capital Lawyers Come Out of Retirement To Battle Out-of-Control Wellington Council
The shambolic proceedings in Wellington’s endless earthquake strengthening and bicycle lane obsession has brought two retired lawyers to the forefront of a new activism to attempt to provide some measure of common sense to the capital’s parlous state. The much-vaunted pedestrianization of the ‘Golden Mile’, part of an attempt to get Wellington moving, but which
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The Legal Dealmaker-Turned-Investment Banker Silvana Schenone Makes 2023 Power List
Former MinterEllisonRuddWatts partner Silvana Schenone may no longer be at the legal coal face, but her role with leading New Zealand-owned investment banking group and wealth managers Jardens sees her play a key role in the company’s development in both the New Zealand and Australian markets and to enter the 2023 Power List of New
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Gen Z in Da House: Cranmer Comments
The ‘Confrontational’ Approach To Treaty Issues Thomas Cranmer* A younger, newer brand of politics is about to become a feature of the New Zealand Parliament. With special votes still being counted, the interregnum provides time for the country’s political parties to reflect on their election performance. For Labour, in particular, that is proving to be
Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination: The New Zealand Legal Profession’s Uphill Battle for Change
New Zealand Law Society report shows the profession still faces bullying and harassment issues
Andrew Little Powers Into LawFuel’s 2023 Power List
Former senior Labour MP Andrew Little joins the LawFuel Power List following his resignation from parliament
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New Zealand Sits at No. 34 In the List of Attractive Destinations For Remote Work
Cyber safety concerns relegate New Zealand on the index of the best countries for remote work, according to the new survey
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Gardner-Hopkins Rejection From ‘Fast Track’ Panel Upheld by Court of Appeal
James Gardner-Hopkins decision to reject ‘fast track’ appeal membership upheld by Court of Appeal
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Criminal Barrister’s Views on ACT Crime Policy At Variance With Earlier Attitude
Criminal barrister Tony Bouchier’s views on fighting crime in New Zealand
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