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The Tingey Files: Meeting With Top Power Lawyer ‘Backfired’ Says Complainant

New Zealand Law News, Power Law /
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Barrister Murray Tingey’s complainant had made the complaint about the former Bell Gully partner and senior commercial litigator many years later out of a “sense of duty” towards women in the legal profession, according to the counsel representing the Law Society Standards Committee. A meeting with Power Lawyer and Bell Gully Chairman Roger Partridge had […]

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Former KPMG Tax Specialist Sets Up New Dentons Tax Division

Dentons Kensington Swan, New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases /
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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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Two New Partners Announced for Anthony Harper

NZ Press Releases /

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

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Bell Gully Add Five New Partners and 3 Special Counsel

Bell Gully, NZ Press Releases, NZPowerList2022 /

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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Auckland’s New Crown Solicitor Appointed

Meredith Connell, New Zealand Law News, New Zealand Law News /
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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.

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Law Society Introduces “Strategic Priorities”

New Zealand Law News, NZ Featured Posts /
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The New Zealand Law Society has announced its moves to adapt to the rapidly changing legal marketplace by working on ‘strategic priorities’. A news release from the Society (published below) shows that the Society is developing a “fit-for-future” role as the profession’s regulator after a tumultuous time both within the profession and within the NZ

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Jacinda Ardern’s Wedding Plan Postponements – And 5 Ways To Prepare For Disruptions to Your Big Day

NZ Press Releases /
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MarriageCelebrantNZ – The postponement of Jacinda Ardern’s wedding will doubtless end with the announcement of her resignation, but Covid has certainly seen countless weddings postponed, adding to the stress and disappointments that organising a wedding can create. The postponements also create issues for the under-pressure hospitality industry and wedding venues. The previous mask mandates created

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