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New Zealand Lawyer News: DLA Piper Partner in NZ Named One of Australasia’s Top Dealmakers

>> The best law jobs on New Zealand’s best law jobs network – Check Here Rachel Brown, a DLA Piper finance partner based in Auckland, continually receives praise from clients for her pragmatic commercial advice and strong technical ability. This month, she was named as one of the top Dealmakers in Australasia, following recognition in […]

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The Growing, Virtual, All-Women Chambers Announce Three New Entrants

The Wellington-based virtual barrister chambers Kate Sheppard Chambers has announced the arrival of three more members. See the latest jobs on New Zealand’s best law jobs network . . New law jobs daily The Chambers’ media statement is below – Kate Sheppard Chambers has recently announced the arrival of Ella Tait, Marianne Mackintosh, and Sarah

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New Zealand Lawyer News: Former DLA Piper Partner Joins Law Boutique

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Former DLA Piper partner and funds management and Kiwifunds law expert Alasdair McBeth is joining Wellington boutique law firm Succeed Legal. He joins the firm as a consultant. Succeed Legal are a relatively new firm with four principals handling private client and business work. >> Latest Legal Jobs on New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Network

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NZ Law – Three New District Court Judges Anounced

>> New Law Job? Check LawFuel’s top law roles here Attorney-General Hon Judith Collins today announced the appointment of three new District Court Judges.   The appointees, who will take up their roles in July and August at the Manukau, Rotorua and Invercargill courts, are:   Matthew Nathan Judge Nathan was admitted to bar in New Zealand

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Greens MP Rejects Barrister’s Re4eport into Migrant Exploitation Issues

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Greens MP Darleen Tana has rejected the report made by barrister Rachel Burt saying it does not accept a report into allegations relating to her husband’s business and says it “substantially misrepresents her involvement”. >> Latest law job from LawFuel’s network here The issue is yet another nightmare event for the troubled Party and follows

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Who Are New Zealand’s 19 New King’s Counsel

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In 2024, following a one-year break, 19 lawyers have been elevated to the rank of King’s Counsel, including seven women and including the lawyer who represented former Justice Minister Kiri Allan in her drunk driving conviction, academics and public law and environmental law specialists. The previous year saw only one appointment to KC – Judith

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Meredith Connell Promote Five to Partnership

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>> New Jobs on New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Network Meredith Connell (MC), Aotearoa’s premier litigation firm, has announced the elevation of five lawyers to partner status and one to special counsel, effective July 1, 2024. This expansion brings the firm’s total partner count to 33 across its Auckland and Wellington offices. Mark Harborow, chairman

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The Challenges in New Zealand Law Jobs Market

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Wellington, New Zealand – July 2, 2024 – LawFuel Jobs & News Network – The 2024 LawFuel Law Job Survey reveals that New Zealand law firms are grappling with intense competition to attract and retain top legal talent, both locally and internationally.  The survey highlights significant opportunities for skilled lawyers, particularly in Auckland and other

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New Zealand Law: LawFuel 2024 Law Job Survey

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Lawyer Tug-of-War: NZ Law Firms Battle Global Competition for Legal Talent The legal law jobs landscape in New Zealand in 2024 is characterized by intense competition for top talent, including from overseas, with firms and in-house teams experiencing significant challenges in attracting and retaining skilled lawyers.  The 2024 LawFuel law job survey shows that there

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Barrister Proves Bank’s Orchestrated, Retaliatory Campaign Against BNZ Whistleblower

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Barrister Michael O’Brien obtained an unprecedented judgement against the BNZ who were found to have acted with retaliatory intent against his client, Melissa Bowen, outlined in a media statement issued this week relating to the landmark ruling from the Employment Relations Authority. The ERA determined that BNZ had proposed her redundancy as an act of

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