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Firm’s ‘Best on the Ground’ Policy Sees New Partners

Fiona Mackenzie Mackenzie Elvin law firm

Law Firm Mackenzie Elvin in Tauranga add two partners Long-standing Tauranga law firm, Mackenzie Elvin Law, has welcomed two additional partners to the business. Thomas Refoy-Butler and Rebecca Savage joined the partnership in January 2021, forming part of the second generation of leaders at the firm – founded nearly 40 years ago by family law […]

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NZ Law News – New Partners at Greenwood Roche

National specialist projects firm, Greenwood Roche, has announced that Mark Anderson and Antonia Shanahan will be joining the firm’s partnership on 1 April 2021. Mark is a specialist commercial property lawyer based in the Wellington office. He has extensive experience acting for local and offshore investors on large acquisition and divestment projects. He has advised

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Consultation now open on draft Terms of Reference for Independent Review of the statutory framework for legal services

Law Society–Help shape the future of the legal profession by providing feedback on what will be considered in the Independent Review.The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is seeking feedback on the draft Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of the statutory framework for legal services in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Review

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Mainzeal Directors Lose in Court of Appeal

31 March 2021 | – The Court of Appeal decision released today has confirmed the liquidators were successful in the Court of Appeal. The court found the liquidators “are entitled to an award of compensation in respect of the director’s breaches”.  Liquidators of the failed Mainzeal group of companies, Andrew Bethell and Brian Mayo-Smith of

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New Additions For Russell McVeagh . . And One Rather Surprising Departure

Brendan Brown

While Russell McVeagh have announced the return of firm alumni in a recent press release, there has been nothing said about the departure this year of star tax partner Brendan Brown. Tax partner Brendan Brown, a highly respected practitioner, has left the firm to join Mayne Weatherell with little-to-know fanfare from either firm. Formerly National Chair of

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Westpac demerger: What does that mean for NZ Inc.?

In recent days, Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) announced it is considering a demerger of its New Zealand business. On 24 March 2021, WBC issued the following media release: MinterEllisonRuddWatts- As part of Westpac’s fix, simplify and perform strategy we have been actively  considering the businesses we operate in. Westpac has already placed a number of 

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NZ Legal Jobs And What Makes The SFO Successful As An Employer? A ‘Growth Mindset’ Helps . .

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LawFuel Jobs Network – The Serious Fraud Office has continued to develop its reputation dedicated to white collar and complex crime in New Zealand, a vital ingredient to ensure transparency and low corruption in New Zealand. But in growing its team of experts it also employs what it describes as a ‘growth mindset’ to encourage

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Russell McVeagh Welcomes Back Senior Alumni

Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is welcoming back an impressive group of senior alumni who have returned to the firm over recent months, with many of these lawyers re-joining the firm following overseas experience working at top global law firms. In addition to Tax partner Greg Neill (far right) who joins the firm in April*, Louise Taylor (left, above) has joined as

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