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Chapman Tripp First New Zealand Law Firm To Sign Net Zero Lawyers Alliance

Chapman Tripp is the first New Zealand law firm to sign up to the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA) – a collaboration of top-tier law firms committed to accelerating the transition to net zero emissions by 2050. Chief Executive Partner Pip England says, “With part of the commitment focused on engaging with clients to achieve their own net zero goals […]

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Meredith Connell’s In-House Courthouse – The Litigation Law Firm’s ‘First’

Litigation law firms do many things to build their firm’s litigation clout, but New Zealand law firm Meredith Connell has taken matters a step further to build its litigation chops by incorporating a courtroom into its new Auckland office. >> Check The Latest Roles For Litigators on LawFuel’s Law Site Here The firm’s Fanshawe Street

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Auckland Boutique Expands With Appointment of Trust Law Expert

Georgia Angus

>> See law job opportunity at Morris Law Here Morris Legal is proud to announce the promotion of Georgia Angus (pictured) to the Morris Legal partnership, effective 1 January 2022.* This promotion continues the firm’s expansion of its senior team and exemplifies the firm’s commitment to growth and delivery of market-leading legal services. Georgia joined

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MinterEllisonRuddWatts Promotes 10 To Partner and Senior Associate Level

Leading New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts welcomed 2022 by announcing 10 new promotions at partner and senior associate levels. MinterEllisonRuddWatts Chief Executive, Andrew Poole, (pictured) says the appointments signal the firm’s ongoing growth in a challenging market. “In these challenging business times, our firm is primarily focused on continuously adapting to best meet the needs of

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Bell Gully’s New Partners . . Plus Special Counsel and Senior Associate Appointments

Bell Gully is delighted to announce the appointment of two new partners, two special counsel, and nine senior associates. The new partners are experienced corporate lawyer Chris Hodges and litigation lawyer Brad Ward.   “We are pleased to welcome Chris and Brad to the partnership. Both have contributed significantly to the firm over a long period of time,

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Buddle Findlay Announce New Partner & Special Counsel

Buddle Findlay is pleased to announce the appointment of new partner Olly Peers and special counsel Catherine Miller, effective 1 January 2022. Buddle Findlay’s new partner and special counsel appointments continue to build depth and expertise across the firm’s corporate and litigation teams.  Olly and Catherine receive praise from clients and the wider Buddle Findlay

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New Zealand’s Top Criminal Barristers . . According to NZ Herald . . And The Missing Criminal Power Lawyers

The NZ Herald has named the ‘top criminal lawyers’ in the country, with an addendum of 11 after-thought barristers who the dear old newspaper thinks might be worthy of inclusion, including outgoing NZ Law Society president Tiana Epati, who some may think would struggle to enter those ranks notwithstanding her lofty legal role. A number

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The Message For Jacinda’s Government From Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Michael Bassett*  It was hard not to be moved by the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu last week. The tributes to him captured the essentials of the man: his extraordinary energy, his infectious laugh, his unwavering message of equal rights for all people, his unfailing opposition to racial segregation in all its forms. He visited

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