Ministry of Justice – High Court – Mr Cameron Slater submits he is no longer a party to defamation proceedings brought against him because he has been made bankrupt. The Court makes explicit that a term and condition of its order the proceeding may continue against him is that he must comply with the orders […]
LawFuel’s 2017 Lawyer of the Year, leading commercial silk David Goddard QC is to be appointed to the High Court and Court of Appeal on 26 July, which has raised some eyebrows for a reason quite separate from Mr Goddard’s unquestioned abilities and intellect. The concerns raised by several senior counsel were that the appointment
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Dunedin-based law firm Westgate & Williams has been ordered to pay a former personal assistant $30,000 after she was ‘humiliated and emotionally distressed’ by her dismissal. The employee, Joanne Morrison worked in the firm’s Balclutha office and an Employment relations Authority case in March has found that she was unfairly dismissed by the firm. An
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Firm Snapshot – James & Wells are New Zealand’s largest independent intellectual property law firm, who have picked up multiple awards for their work in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. 6 partners and over 40 legal staff Offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch Open to information on career openings
Firm Snapshot – Building upon its expertise handling leaky homes claims, Grimshaw & Co has developed a reputation for its abilities in multiple areas of litigation and dispute resolution. Handling work in construction law, employment, professional negligence and in other areas, it continues to lead as a significant force in civil litigation. Started in 2005
Kensington Swan Welcomes Back Top Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer Kensington Swan is delighted to announce that Katrina Van Houtte has joined their construction and major projects team. Katrina joins the leading construction and major projects team from Fletcher Building, where she has spent the last few years providing in-house legal support to Fletcher Construction in
5 Things To Know About Harvey Weinstein’s ‘Bulldog’ Lawyer Image: Chicago Magazine Harvey Weinstein’s trial is now – at last – about to be heard. After two years of legal and public turmoil with the disgraced movie mogul forming the epicenter of his greatest prodution: The MeToo Movement, he has a top attorney who is
Tech-law boutique firm who have developed a strong practice in IP, Media and Technology law matters. Firm Snapshot – Hudson Gavin Martin have developed a highly effective expertise across the technology law and media sector focused on a significant range of start-up and mature businesses operating in the high tech environment. 6 partners and 10+
A Wellington-based, specialist litigation practice handling civil, criminal and family work, as well as a wider range of property and commercial work. Firm Snapshot – The firm developed largely from Gibson Sheat and has established a strong reputation for expertise in litigation, expanding its practice into commercial work. 6 partners and over 10 qualified staff
A strong Canterbury-based law firm that has embraced technological tools and strong management to grow its presence in the region. Firm Snapshot – The firm incorporated Wood Marshall in 2002 and Coghlan Smith in 2011 to further expand its client base as well as expanding its immigration and intellectual property practices. 10 partners Offices in
