As might be expected, there are few Biglaw firms providing legal aid – pro bono services generally being their preferred contributor to such matters, but there are still a handful of larger firms on the list. The largest Biglaw earners (rounded figures): Morrison Kent – $853,000 Kensington Swan – $138,000 Tompkins Wake – $138,000 Chapman […]
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Congratulations to Partner Stacey Shortall, named Social Mobility Lawyer of the Year at the inaugural Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards: Asia-Pacific 2020 announced in Mumbai, India last night. The Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Awards celebrate in-house legal teams and law firms who are furthering the advancement of diversity and inclusion, both within the legal profession and
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The law firms making the most from legal aid in the last reported year. Top national legal aid recipients 2018/19 New Zealand’s legal aid bill last year was almost $180 million. A total of 1247 legal aid providers were funded in the last reported year in New Zealand, with 0.6 per cent taking $1 million or
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Acclaimed former Herbert Smith litigator joins Russell McVeagh
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Meredith Connell have well and truly overcome the tough times when the Auckland Crown warrant was split in two, quoting “extraordinary growth” that has seen the firm’s 240 staff moving to new premises next year. The NZ Herald quoted Meredith Connell Chief Executive Kylie Mooney saying the growth over the past four years has been
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Climate change – and the appropriate response – is a defining issue of our time. While there has been discussion about climate change litigation risks for companies and directors, 2020 will be the year that we begin to see some of these issues played out in the New Zealand courts. Some encouragement to bring climate
Powered by LawFuel – MinterEllisonRuddWatts–Leading New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts has welcomed 2020 with 10 new senior appointments, comprising five new partners, one special counsel and four senior associates. The firm has brought through four new partners in the corporate, construction, dispute resolution and real estate practice groups. The Coming Legal Windfall for Lawyers –
Kensington Swan makes two new senior appointments Kensington Swan is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Special Counsel. Ezekiel Hudspith (Environment and Planning, Wellington) and Pauline Ho (Banking and Financial Markets, Auckland) have been promoted to Special Counsel. Ezekiel Hudspith specialises in all aspects of the Resource Management Act and related legislation, helping
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Chapman Tripp – The Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) concluded last week between New Zealand, Chile and Singapore will establish new international rules and best practice to support and promote digital commerce. Digital trade is New Zealand’s third biggest revenue earner, having experienced faster growth here over the last ten years as a proportion of
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step down from royal life has left the future of their ‘Sussex Royal’ brand up in the air. The recent announcement from Buckingham Palace confirming their agreement not to use the ‘HRH’ title suggests the couple will no longer be allowed to cash in on their royal
