Wotton Kearney has once again been named “Law Firm of the Year” for Insurance law in the Best Law Firms – Australia rankings – marking the second consecutive year the firm has received this top honour. This recognition reflects Wotton Kearney’s continued leadership in the Insurance law sector, as well as the strength of our client relationships […]
Bell Gully Report Highlights The Arrival Of Mass Class Action Claims The arrival of the mass class action and the emerging threat of ‘follow-on’ class actions are among the key trends highlighted in an in-depth analysis of the class actions landscape in New Zealand, released today. >> New Zealand Law Jobs Here The Big Picture:
Kiwi Lawyer Makes Forbes Under 30 List Keegan Jones, a 26-year-old lawyer from Northland, has been named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Asia in the social impact category. He is the only New Zealander to appear in that category this year. Jones founded a charitable trust that offers free legal clinics
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The class action layer leading the action against the ASB and ANZ banks has slammed proposed legislation he says will rewrite consumer law to protect the banks, rather than their clients. Scott Russell leads the class action lawsuit and considers the retrospective legislation designed to protect the Australian-owned banks is a slap in the face
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>> Top law jobs on LawFuel’s Network MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce that Janine Stewart, current board member and a senior partner in the firm’s construction and infrastructure division, has been elected chair of the firm effective 1 June 2025. Upon election Janine said “I am energised to take on this role and to have the support
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>> Best NZ Law Jobs Are Here We are proud to announce that Anderson Lloyd’s Ōtautahi office has won not only a Gold Award but also its category – Commercial Fit Out Project – at the 2025 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. Christchurch staff moved into the newly-built offices in The Regent building, at the heart
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Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann has sounded the alarm on rising court fees, warning that they’re making it harder for everyday New Zealanders to access justice. >> Best NZ Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Network Speaking at a New Zealand Law Society event, she highlighted how increased fees-some up by as much as 30 percent -are
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The growing insurance law firms has offices in Australia and New Zealand, as well as a Singapore office but is expanding its Asian footprint with the new office. Co-founded by David Kearney (pictured) in 2002, the firm has the aim of becoming the pre-eminent insurance law firm in Australia and its other key markets and
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>> Best New Zealand Law Jobs Here Nationwide independent law firm, Copeland Ashcroft, is set to restructure its operations into two distinct entities later this year. The thriving practice, which specialises in workplace law spanning employment, health and safety and immigration, has experienced significant growth over the past decade. Under the management of partners Janet
Looking for a fresh legal opportunity in New Zealand? There’s been quite a flurry of activity on the LawFuel job board recently! Here’s what’s hot in the legal job market right now. Boutique IP law firm Marks and Worth are seeking a lawyer to join their “dynamic duo” of directors in a great firm with
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