Tongan Lawyers Place Openly Gay Chief Justice Under Fire A group of Tongan lawyers has petitioned King Tupou VI, who has ultimate authority over the chief justice appointment, to remove Bishop from his post. The petition, dated August 26, 2024, argues that Bishop’s “lifestyle conflicts with the law of Tonga,” citing Section 136 of Tonga’s […]
NZ Legal Job Opportunities Wellington, New Zealand – The legal job market in New Zealand is experiencing a surge in opportunities, offering a wide array of positions for legal professionals at all levels. From government roles to private practice and in-house positions, the diversity of available jobs reflects the dynamic nature of the country’s legal
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6 September 2024 The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture is very concerned to hear of yet another serious assault on a lawyer, this time at the Auckland District Court. It is unacceptable that lawyers doing their job are being attacked. Bar Association President Maria Dew KC says, “This cannot
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A New Era Dawns: Kuini Nga wai hono i te po Ascends as Māori Queen In a historic moment for the Māori people, 27-year-old Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has been chosen to succeed her father, Kiingi Tuheitia, as the new Māori monarch. This announcement, made on September 5, 2024, marks the beginning
Why South Island Law Leaders Move North The recent expansion of Lane Neave with its combination with old-line Clendons and the merger of two old-line Auckland firms, Glaister Ennor and Keegan Alexander demonstrate a combination of factors: the continuous growth of the Auckland commercial engine driving New Zealand, Inc. and the need for firms to
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Bankside is delighted to have Ian Cooper on a three-month secondment from Kings Chambers in the UK. >> Best NZ Law Jobs Are Here Ian Cooper has been awarded a scholarship by the Pegasus Scholarship Trust, which provides opportunities for gifted young barristers to visit and practise in other jurisdictions, including New Zealand. >> Disputes
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>> See the latest NZ Law Jobs Here The Borrin Foundation Justice Fellowship is intended to give outstanding legal professionals with at least 10 years’ experience in the law the opportunity to design their own inquiry or project plan to build on their expertise and allow them to pursue new directions that they would not otherwise be
Clendons and Lane Neave Merge Specialist Auckland business and commercial law firm, Clendons, has joined national full-service firm Lane Neave, with the Clendons team now based in our Auckland office. Clendons was established in 1915 and is well-known for providing specialist legal advice to a wide range of private and corporate clients throughout New Zealand.
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NZ Law Job Opportunities The legal job market in New Zealand is currently bustling with a wide array of opportunities for legal professionals at various stages of their careers, based on the recent listings shown on the LawFuel Law Jobs network. From fresh graduates to seasoned experts, the recent job listings on LawFuel showcase the
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The Former Green Party MP Seeks To Keep Seat >> Looking for a law job? Look no further . . LawFuel’s Jobs Network Former Green Party MP Darleen Tana has been offside with her former party but has now decided to sue them in order to prevent her removal from Parliament. The case, where she
