Wellington boutique disputes resolution firm Darroch Forrest is to join international insurance and litigation firm Kennedys. Darroch Forrest will operate under the Kennedy’s name from 1 October. Kennedy’s in New Zealand has specialised in insurance work with an existing office in Auckland, as well as developing work in litigation, disputes, real estate and related areas. […]
Jacinda Ardern & The Weapon of War In her speech at the UN two years ago, Jacinda Ardern argued that words had become the new weapon of war, it was a comment that Lord Jonathan Sumption told me he found ‘profoundly sinister’. Earlier this week, Donald Trump became only the second sitting or former U.S.
Have Your Say On The 2024 Lawfuel Power List: The Only Law List That Counts Let us know who you think needs to be included in our list of New Zealand’s 40 most powerful lawyers. The 2024 Law Power List is underway and we would like to hear from you. Check the 2023 Power List
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Rise and Rise of Simon Power Simon Power, LawFuel’s Lawyer of the Year in 2011, has carved out a diverse career path that spans law, politics, and finance. Resigning from Parliament in 2011 where he served as Minister of Justice, his career has to date involved his role as acting CEO of Westpac, CEO of
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>> Your New Law Job is Here Buddle Findlay has announced the appointment of three new senior associates: Mace Gorringe, Andrew Suggate and Jacey McGrath. Mace Gorringe joined the Auckland financial services team in July 2024. Mace is an experienced restructuring, insolvency and general finance lawyer. He is known for offering and implementing clear solutions to sometimes complex problems. His career has
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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