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Litigation Firm Sounds Alarm Over Retrospective Law Impacting Class Actions

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Litigation firm Cuncannon has urged Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee to rethink the proposed Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill, warning it could damage access to justice in New Zealand. Partner Fionnghuala Cuncannon says the Bill’s retrospective elements risk undermining ongoing class actions and deterring litigation funders from backing future claims — crucial for […]

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The Superinjunction Nobody Was Supposed to Know About

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When privacy, power, and porn allegations collide in the highest office of law enforcement — with a side of Kafka John Bowie, LawFuel publisher Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming sought a superinjunction to suppress media reporting on allegations of child exploitation and bestiality content found on his work devices. His lawyer? Ex-journalist and TVNZ

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SFO leads Anti‑Corruption Taskforce pilot to strengthen public sector resilience

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The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), supported by the New Zealand Police and the Public Service Commission, today announced a joint Anti‑Corruption Taskforce and pilot programme to build a clearer, system‑wide picture of the corruption and fraud risks across the public service. The Taskforce will be led by the SFO and draw on specialist counter fraud and

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NZ Law – DLA Piper deepens specialist capability with senior promotions and strategic hires

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DLA Piper senior lawyers: Nick Byrnes, Kieron Creagh, Jennifer Smith, Tyson Hullena, Mike Campbell 16 July 2025 – DLA Piper has announced three senior promotions alongside two strategic lateral hires, reinforcing the firm’s capabilities in high-demand practice areas across New Zealand. The appointments reflect growing client demand in financial services, employment, infrastructure, renewable energy, regulatory reform, and

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Simon Berry: The Lawyer Who Keeps on Moving (and Confusing) in NZ Environmental Law

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The Many Legal Faces of Simon Berry Environmental lawyer Simon Berry has enjoyed a journey is as twisty as a resource consent application. Just when you think you’ve pinned down which Simon Berry is which, another twist emerges—this time, with Simon Berry’s latest LinkedIn post showing he has been launching yet another new solo practice.

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Australian Divorce Fund Launches in New Zealand

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Divorce Funding Startup JustFund Expands Into NZ With Backing From Top Family Law Firms A legal lifeline for the “missing middle” hits New Zealand shores as Australian legal finance startup JustFund launches in New Zealand, offering flexible funding for clients navigating divorce or separation — and it’s doing so with the support of several New

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NZ Law – Turner Hopkins partners with Beijing firm to ramp up China‑NZ legal work

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Michael robinson lawfuel

Mandarin‑speaking team powers Kiwis’ legal access to China Takapuna’s Turner Hopkins—established in 1923 and home to one of NZ’s top Mandarin‑speaking legal teams—has struck a strategic collaboration with Beijing Zhongwen Law Firm’s Shenzhen branch. This move is more than just a logo swap: it signals rising demand from Kiwis and Chinese investors needing support with

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NZ Lawyer News – Bell Gully Announce Seven Senior Promotions

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>> Your new law job – LawFuel’s Jobs Network We are pleased to acknowledge the appointments of seven senior lawyers across our competition, banking and finance, litigation, environment and planning and projects and infrastructure teams: Penny Pasley, Colleen Cheong, Finnbahr Boyle, David Northfield, James Ruddell, Megan Exton and Meika McHardy.  “These recent appointments reflect our

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New Zealand Needs Independent Watchdog For Counterterrorism – Law Professor

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An independent watchdog would shine a light into the shadowy world of security and counterterrorism, says Associate Professor John Ip in a research paper. >> Law Jobs here – LawFuel legal jobs network Since the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, New Zealand has introduced several counterterrorism laws, significantly expanding state power. Now, a legal expert says

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