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Anderson Lloyd attracts three senior partners from Chapman Tripp

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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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Clifford Chance Partner Compensation Hits £2.11 million As Firm Revenue Grows to £2.4 billion

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The latest law firm to record its financial performance is Clifford Chance who have a significant lift in US revenues and overall revenue growth of 9 percent to Clifford Chance Partner Compensation Hits £2.11 million As Firm Revenue Grows to £2.4 billion. The media statement is below – Clifford Chance reports record financial performance 23

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Simon Berry: The Lawyer Who Keeps on Moving (and Confusing) in NZ Environmental Law

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The Many Legal Faces of Simon Berry Environmental lawyer Simon Berry has enjoyed a journey is as twisty as a resource consent application. Just when you think you’ve pinned down which Simon Berry is which, another twist emerges—this time, with Simon Berry’s latest LinkedIn post showing he has been launching yet another new solo practice.

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Dame Helen Winkelmann Says Rising Court Costs Put Rule of Law at Risk in New Zealand

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Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann has sounded the alarm on rising court fees, warning that they’re making it harder for everyday New Zealanders to access justice. >> Best NZ Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Network Speaking at a New Zealand Law Society event, she highlighted how increased fees-some up by as much as 30 percent -are

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Class Actions – NZ Government’s Retrospective Law Change Threatens Consumer Protection

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Media Release | 9 April 2025 The Government’s proposed amendment to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) has been criticised as explicitly discriminatory legislation benefiting major Australian-owned banks at the expense of New Zealand consumers. Banking Class Action lawyer, Scott Russell, says:  “This amendment represents unprecedented political interference with the judicial process, specifically

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Buddle Findlay Appoint Sherridan Cook as New National Chair

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New Zealand Law Firm News To an extensive background in employment law, health and safety and commercial litigation, Sherridan Cook now adds the role of National Chair of Buddle Findlay. Sherridan first joined the firm as a law clerk in Wellington, after growing up in Christchurch. After heading overseas, he returned to the firm around

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Auckland Law Faculty Merger Decision Delayed Amid Transparency Concerns

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The University of Auckland has put the brakes on a critical and controversial vote regarding the proposed merger between its law and business faculties, following significant pushback from the law profession over transparency issues. Initially scheduled for a vote this week, the university council’s deliberation has been delayed after criticism mounted over plans to conduct

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How Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Cases Differ in Injury Claims

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Workers Compensation Law Filing an injury claim can be overwhelming, especially when navigating the differences between personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Each follows its own set of rules, procedures, and legal standards, making it crucial to understand which path applies to your situation. Knowing these distinctions can help you prepare for the legal process

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New Zealand Gender Ratio at Higher Courts Shows Underrepresentation of Women

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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

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