Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann has announced the procedures for court operations at COVID-19 Level 4. “I acknowledge the concern amongst the public, court staff and legal practitioners regarding any requirement to travel to court for hearings or to attend to filing of documents. I also understand that the restrictions imposed by the level 4 alert
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The appointment of five more Acting District Court Judges has been gazetted. This follows the appointment of six Acting District Court Judges earlier this month. Laurence John Ryan, retired District Court Judge, has been appointed an Acting District Court Judge and also to exercise the jurisdiction of the Family Court for a term of two years commencing
Powered by LawFuel – In a deal originating from across the ditch, Buddle Findlay advised as lead legal counsel for Kinetic Australia’s acquisition of Go-Bus Holdings Limited, one of the largest transport transactions New Zealand has seen. Kinetic and Go-Bus are Australia and New Zealand respective leading mass transit operators. Adding to the Group’s brands
Powered by LawFuel – Chapman Tripp’s technology and innovation business, Zeren, has had another successful year in driving the evolution of legal service delivery in New Zealand. This month, after considering the capabilities and structure needed to successfully deliver its business strategy, the firm has announced the appointment of James Fuller as Zeren’s CEO. Zeren delivers
Former class action legal leader Andrew Hooker has died in Australia following a motorcycle crash. Mr Hooker, 55, who was most famous for his lawsuits involving Australian bank fees and a test case he took against the Earthquake Commission, died while road testing his new Harley Davidson in Australia. A top New Zealand lawyer has
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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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Tompkins Wake has added five new lawyers across three of their four offices, further bolstering the firm’s capability across a broad range of legal sectors. Senior Solicitors Jasmine Findlater and Michelle Urquhart will be based in the Rotorua office, Solicitor Charlotte Lunt, and Associate Wendy Embling in Hamilton, and Senior Associate Juliet Short in Auckland.
Powered by LawFuel – Russell McVeagh recently added three senior members to its team, with Special Counsel Spencer Naicker and Brigette Shone, and Senior Associate Patrick Tumelty, joining the firm in February. Special Counsel Spencer Naicker (pictured) has joined the firm’s Property and Construction practice from South African-based firm, Bowmans. He is a specialist front-end
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Powered by LawFuel – Bell Gully is delighted to announce the appointment of three new partners, two special counsel, a consultant and two senior associates. The new partners are experienced corporate lawyer Jennifer Coote, (pictured) competition and OIO specialist Glenn Shewan, and accomplished projects and real estate lawyer Toni Forrest. “We are pleased to welcome Jennifer, Glenn and
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Wellington Colin Carruthers QC has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Criminal Cases Review Commission for an 18-month term, effective from 1 February 2020. The Commission will be based in Hamilton, with Justice Minister Andrew Little saying it is important that the CCRC is independent from the big bureaucratic and judicial centres, Auckland and Wellington. Mr Little
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