The Ministry of Social Development employs a large group of lawyers across its different areas of activity, providing some major opportunities for lawyers seeking stimulating, interesting work that can help distill often complex areas of law to provide clear advice. The Ministry of Social Development is involved in supporting people through income and housing support,
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The Law Society of New Zealand has confirmed that Anderson Lloyd partner Frazer Barton will continue to serve as President for another 12 months. He previously held the position of Vice President (South Island) on the Law Society Board until November 2022, and chaired the People and Capabilities Committee. He also has extensive governance experience
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Wellington-based barrister chambers Kate Sheppard Chambers have recruited two more barristers to the fold, former Crown prosecutor Fiona Cleary (pictured) and Nelson-based barrister Samantha Allen. >> Job Hunting? Check New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Network – Start Here The virtual chambers, set up by former Crown Law lawyer Charlotte Griffin with the intention of aligning
Appointment of leading KC Paul Radich sees the barrister leave the LawFuel Power List just a year after making the list.
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The NZ Law Society has been lambasted by a report it commissed itself on how best to regulate NZ lawyers – and it suggests it should not be the Law Society
The appointment to the District Court of senior barrister Kate Davenport KC saw the popular barrister write a powerful and poignant farewell to Bankside, the Chambers she worked from for 16 years. She was sworn in as a DCJ on 21 February and is to sit in Auckland. Although she had not entered our Power
Dentons Kensington Swan have announced their development of a new tax practice with the arrival at the firm of former KPMG and MinterEllison tax specialist Bruce Bernacchi. Bernacchi left KPMG two years ago after working to secure the role as Executive Chair of the firm to join tax advisory service Greenmount Advisory and has now
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Law firm Anthony Harper has announced the promotion of Jessica Hanning and Matt Winter to partnerships effective January 1, 2023. Jessica Hanning is a commercial litigator with more than10 years’ experience. She has advised on a range of commercial disputes including farm leases, defective product claims, liquidations, and debt recovery. Hanning also has particular expertise in
Bell Gully have appointed five new partners and three special counsel in a new round of elevations for the firm. The press release announcing the appointments is below: Bell Gully’s new senior appointments represent some of the best legal talent in Aotearoa New Zealand. The five new partners are experienced banking and finance lawyers Sarah
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In a move that further advances women in the legal profession the Solicitor General Una Jagose KC appointed Alysha McClintock as Auckland’s Crown Solicitor. She succeeds Brian Dickey KC (left) who joined Bankside Chambers this month after resigning from his appointment in June 2022. The appointment of the new Crown Solicitor occurs on 20 February.
