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US Mediation Leader Supports NZ Disaster Mediation Centre

One of the most experienced mediators in the United States, Lee Jay Berman, has expressed his support for the establishment in New Zealand of a disaster mediation centre that can mediate issues following a disaster. Mr Berman spoke to LawFuel after the AMINZ conference in Wellington this weekend, explaining that the ability to deal with […]

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Helen Clark Says New Zealand Has “Cred” To Become An International Mediation Centre

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark believes New Zealand has the “cred” to become a centre for international dispute resolution, although it would take some major investment and a refocus of government policy. Speaking at the AMINZ conference today, Ms Clark, also former head of the UN’s Development Programme for eight years said that New Zealand,

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The Budding Legal Soprano Star & Her Supreme Court Fan: From The Bledisloe to The Guildhall

Leila Alexander opera star on LawFuel

Simpson Grierson lawyer Leila Alexander is preparing for a major career move – from Shortland Street to London’s Guildhall where the budding soprano plans a career as a lead soprano. And her early fund-raising efforts, including a GiveaLittle page and a concert at Wellington’s Premier House garnered growing support, including from Supreme Court Justice Mark

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New Zealand Law News – Tompkins Wake introduces four new lawyers

Leading law firm Tompkins Wake has appointed four new lawyers as the firm continues to strengthen and grow across its three offices. Senior Associate, Kirsty Ridling, joins Tompkins Wake’s Local Government and Environmental and Resource Management teams. Based in the Hamilton office, Ridling brings a wealth of experience following seven years with the Council of

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Facebook Dating App Should Be Treated With Care, Says NZ Dating Site

Facebook’s move into the dating market is something that was inevitable, but should be treated with caution, says leading New Zealand personal dating site Matchcompany in a new article. Matchcompany, the New Zealand personalised dating agency carries an article on five of the concerns that may arise when Facebook steps into the dating scene. The

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What Happened To Our QC?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”99388″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]He’s left his Chambers, sold his beautiful cliffside home overlooking the harbour and . . just gone. So what happened to last year’s LawFuel Lawyer of the Year David Goddard QC? It would appear that the leading commercial lawyer has gone to New York to write a book and undertake researcvh as a

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How A Legal Entrepreneur Is Helping Make New Zealand’s Legal Market More Accessible

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_info_banner heading_tag=”h3″ button_text=”LawFuel TechLaw Feature” info_alignment=”ib3-info-left” info_effect=”zoomIn” banner_size=”25″ ib3_border=”solid” ib3_border_width=”7″ button_color=”#dd1818″ button_border_width=”6″ title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” button_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” ib3_background=”#ffffff”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Legal entrepreneur and former student politician Anton Smith has developed a legal marketplace that continues to break down legal barriers using technology and some legal smarts. Talking with LawFuel, Anton Smith discussed the long journey to develop Consensus as an

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New Zealand Law Firm Wynn Williams Selects iManage Cloud for Document and Email Management

Move to iManage Cloud will help firm boost productivity while enhancing security CHICAGO – August 8, 2018 – iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced that Wynn Williams – a full service law firm with nearly 100 lawyers and support staff across two offices in New Zealand – has selected iManage

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Lane Neave advises Harrington’s Breweries on sale to Lion

Lane Neave was pleased to advise iconic Canterbury business, Harrington’s Breweries on the sale of their brewing business to industry giant, Lion. Harrington’s is a nationally recognised name in craft beer, starting as a one of only two independent brewers in operation 27 years ago and has since gone on to win over 100 awards.

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`Gutted` Kiwifruit Growers Appeal High Court PSA Decision

A cross-appeal has been filed today by the Kiwifruit Claim over the landmark decision which found MPI completely failed to do its job and was negligent in letting PSA into New Zealand. Kiwifruit Claim Chairman John Cameron is calling on the Government to accept the comprehensive High Court decision which found that MPI was responsible

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