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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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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New Zealand Super Fund General Counsel Craig Douglas Former Buddle Findlay and Russell McVeagh solicitor Craig Douglas took over the lead legal role at the New Zealand Super Fund in October 2022 after working for the major fund for almost 12 years. The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has around $57 billion under investment, with investments
Zespri General Counsel Katherine Evans Katherine Evans is in-house counsel with Zespri, where she has worked for over 15 years, assisting the world’s largest kiwi fruit distributor to deal with a range of often complex trade, regulatory and litigation issues. After qualifying with a law degree in Ottawa has grappled with the complexities of a
In-house power lawyers in New Zealand identified by LawFuel and demonstrating the continued growth of in-house law within the New Zealand law profession, including legal jobs continuing to emerge.
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown recently expressed shock at the substantial expenditures made by his council on legal firms and consultants, but he has spent over $90,000 in one month on external lawyers in one month, according to reports. Since October 8, Stuff report that Wayne Brown’s total spend on legal advice has surpassed $300,000, with
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Foodstuffs General Counsel – Julian Benefield As General Counsel at Foodstuffs, Julian Benefield has had to deal with a number of public and regulatory issues in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis where his employer has attracted adverse publicity and opprobrium. Working for the company that owns Pan’nSave and New World is perhaps appropriate for
People will remain the centre of law services, not robots, according to business development legal expert in New Zealand, Ben Paul
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