Chapman Tripp Joined By Trust and Property Specialist From Taylor Shaw
Chapman Tripp are joined by Ingrid Taylor in Christchurch
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Unmasking The Kiwi Power Lawyer Influencer-Turned-Conservative Blogger
Power lawyer Philip Crump is the creative mind behind Cranmer’s Substack, a conservative leaning legal blogger.
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Bats and Boardrooms: The Inspirational Saga of Scott Weenink’s Dual Careers
Former LawFuel Power Law List member Scott Weenink, a former M&A lawyer, has taken the helm at New Zealand Cricket as the CEO. Weenink, 50, has played 12 first-class and seven List A games for Wellington from 1995 to 1997. He is the brother of Power List member Mark Weenink, presently General Counsel at Todd
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The LawFuel Law Jobs Survey: Economic and Political Dynamics Dampen New Zealand Law Jobs
The LawFuel law jobs survey looks at the outlook for New Zealand law jobs by surveying the major biglaw law firms to see what their attitude is towards egal jobs.
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Law Firm Says Mainzeal Decision Shows Need For Legislative Reform
Supreme Court Urges Review of Directors’ Duties >> NZ Law Jobs Here – New Jobs Daily Bell Gully have written about the Mainzeal case, finding against former directors of the failed business, including former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley, saying that there is a need to recalibrate directors’ duties. The firm says in a briefing
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Robert Fisher KC On Judicial Independence
Retired judge and former Power List member Robert Fisher KC has stepped into the argument over the degree to which the judiciary is answerable for sentences. The NZ Herald opinion piece said that criticism is expected and acceptable in an open democratic society. He emphasized that judges are answerable to the public and that public
Dame Jenny Shipley & Directors Lose $40 Million Mainzeal Appeal
Former directors of the collapsed construction company Mainzeal, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley, have been ruled liable to pay $39.8 million plus interest and costs to creditors and subcontractors who were left $111 million out of pocket when the company collapsed a decade ago. LawFuel Power Lawyer Jack Hodder KC (right)
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MinterEllisonRuddWatts Chooses New Wellington Office
MinterEllisonRuddWatts announced today that the firm has selected the new BNZ Building for its next premises in Wellington. The new BNZ Building is located in the heart of Wellington’s waterfront at One Whitmore Street, with the 15-storey development which spans a full city block. The new building is one of the most seismically advanced developments
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NZ Law Society Accepts Need For Independent Regulator
The New Zealand Law Society has given its approval to a proposal aimed at separating its regulatory and membership functions. At present, the organization serves as both a membership association for lawyers and a watchdog responsible for addressing complaints against legal professionals. The recommendation to establish an independent regulatory body was a key aspect of
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The Visionary New Zealand Lawyer Leading Microsoft’s Ethical AI Revolution
Leading the Responsible AI Revolution: Meet Natasha Crampton, the visionary Microsoft lawyer at the forefront of shaping AI ethics. With a global team of 350 experts, she’s driving the responsible development of Microsoft’s AI tools, ensuring they’re crafted with accountability and ethics in mind. In an exclusive interview, Natasha shares insights on the evolving AI landscape, the power of ethical innovation, and Microsoft’s partnerships with cutting-edge Kiwi firms. Dive into the article to discover how responsible AI is transforming industries and society.
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