Strength and capacity has been built and effort recognised at leading national law firm Lane Neave with five promotions. Taking effect from 1 January 2020, the firm announces the promotion of: Mike King, Christchurch, Litigation – Senior Associate Jacob Nutt, Auckland, Corporate (Banking & Financial Services) – Associate Julia Strickett, Auckland, Immigration – Associate Josh […]
Kensington Swan is delighted to welcome Liz Lim as a partner to the national banking and finance team. Liz will play an integral role in growing the practice nationwide from her base in Auckland. Liz is a specialist banking and finance lawyer with over 15 years’ experience working in New Zealand and internationally. She has
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The first Maori Judge on the Supreme Court, Justice Joe Williams has been made Knights companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit Joseph Victor Williams was made a knights companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit as part of the 2020 New Year Honours for his services to the judiciary. Justice Williams, of
LawFuel – 30 December 2019 – David Parker remains the most powerful lawyer in New Zealand under the newly released 2020 LawFuel Power List of the country’s 50 most powerful lawyers. The feature encompasses law professionals other than judges and politicians, excepting the Attorney General by virtue of his power over the profession. Also making
Law Society President and Criminal Lawyer Tiana Epati has been named New Zealand Lawyer of the Year. Ms Epati, 43, who ascended to the presidency of the Law Society in April this year, was named by legal news website LawFuel as the Lawyer of the Year for the impact her elevation has had on the
In a brief statement today, the SFO announced it had filed criminal charges relating to CBL Insurance Following an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand into CBL Insurance and associated entities, the SFO has today filed criminal charges. The SFO will not be making any further comment at
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SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING NEARLY 60 MILLION SHARES HAVE JOINED CBL CLASS ACTION Powered By LawFuel –Andrew Bascand, Chair of the CBL Class Action has today confirmed registrations to join the action against the directors and CBL Corporation have been received from investors owning approximately 60 million shares – representing nearly 50% of all eligible shares in
WRMK LAWYERS CONGRATULATES TWO NEW SENIOR LAWYERS Powered By LawFuel WRMK Lawyers is delighted to congratulate Chloe Davenport and Nicola Hartwell on their promotions to Senior Lawyer, effective 1 December 2019. Chloe is a Kerikeri local who her clients trust with a broad range of trusts, life planning and property matters, including relationship property
The Attorney General has announced eight new Queen’s Counsel appointed under a process that includes new criteria with a focus upon access to justice issues. “The new criterion was included this year. It emphasises that excellence and leadership in the profession can be seen through a wider, community lens,” David Parker said. “It is pleasing
