Leading law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts was recognised for its outstanding M&A dealmaking at the New Zealand Law Awards last night. See: New Addition to LawFuel Power List – Top New Zealand Lawyer The firm’s leadership in legal services and ability to broker the most complex of commercial deals was recognised with the firm taking home top […]
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Leading commercial law firm Russell McVeagh is further growing its partnership, elevating senior talents Lauren Rapley* and Jeremy Upson to partner, effective 1 December 2024. Board Chair David Butler says, “We are delighted to welcome Lauren and Jeremy to the partnership. They are exceptional lawyers and team leaders who will further strengthen our ability to provide our clients with the best
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
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Dr Bryce Edwards The first question in politics is “who rules?” It’s at the forefront of the debate about David Seymour’s Treaty Principles bill, which holds that the Government has the ultimate right to govern and Parliament has the full power to make laws. Te Pati Māori argues that Māori never ceded sovereignty and should
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New Zealand’s laws are failing to protect children’s rights to a stable home, according to Auckland Law School academics. Professor Mark Henaghan (pictured) and researcher Christian Poland say existing laws prioritise adult interests over children’s rights. Their chapter, Children and the Reach of Family Property: The Rhetoric and the Reality, highlights the importance of a stable and
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Jeremy Johnson is a lawyer who has earned a well-deserved spot on the LawFuel Power List for 2024. We recognised him as a litigation ‘heavy hitter’ but his inclusion in this year’s Power List, to be published shortly, is overdue. Johnson is one of the key additions to the list as a New Zealand lawyer
CEO Gilbert McKinnon joins from November and will be working closely with Parry Field partners to manage the firm’s strategic direction, as well as supporting communication and collaboration with clients and teams. Board Chair Kris Morrison says the appointment marks a new era for Parry Field. “It is exciting recognition of the growth in our
Justice Simon Moore’s valedictory sitting at the High Court in Auckland was a celebration of his 44-year legal career, filled with laughter, roasts, and heartfelt tributes. >> Looking for a new law job? Look no further – LawFuel Jobs Network The event, held in courtroom one, saw a packed audience of family, friends, and senior
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The summary of the Court of Appeal case between Ken Wikely and Kea Investments, part of the long-running legal battles between Wikely, Eric Watson and Owen Glenn. The Latest NZ Law Jobs Here The Court’s summary of the Court of Appeal decision is below – Private international law. Anti-suit and anti-enforcement injunctions. Comity. Mr Wikeley and
Christchurch barrister Lee Lee Heah died in a climbing accident at Arapiles National Park in Victoria, Australia. The 69-year-old lawyer, known for her adventurous spirit and dedication to her profession, fell to her death while scaling the final section of a climb on Eskimo Nell. Heah, who was admitted to the bar in 1986, had
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