In a first for New Zealand, a guidebook for judges has been released in a move that provides transparency and also brings New Zealand into line with other jurisdictions. Criminal Jury Trials Bench Book is published by the Institute for Judicial Studies and brings New Zealand in line with other jurisdictions such as the United […]
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Bell Gully is named large law firm of the year at the New Zealand Law Awards 2024 held on Thursday 28 November in Auckland. Top Criminal Lawyer Joins LawFuel Power List in 2024 “This recognition is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication, working alongside clients on some of New Zealand’s most significant
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Prominent criminal lawyer Emma Priest has joined the ranks of leading lawyers on LawFuel’s Power List as a result of both her work as an effective advocate and an effective legal educator. Emma Priest’s her’s two-decade journey has been marked by versatility and a career as a criminal lawyer, a job she loves as she
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Leading law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts was recognised for its outstanding M&A dealmaking at the New Zealand Law Awards last night. See: New Addition to LawFuel Power List – Top New Zealand Lawyer The firm’s leadership in legal services and ability to broker the most complex of commercial deals was recognised with the firm taking home top
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Leading commercial law firm Russell McVeagh is further growing its partnership, elevating senior talents Lauren Rapley* and Jeremy Upson to partner, effective 1 December 2024. Board Chair David Butler says, “We are delighted to welcome Lauren and Jeremy to the partnership. They are exceptional lawyers and team leaders who will further strengthen our ability to provide our clients with the best
Leading specialist employment law firm Kiely Thompson Caisley has elevated Hannah King to the position of Partner effective 1 December 2024. King, who was admitted to the bar in 2012, has enjoyed a varied career which has included several years at another top law firm in Auckland. Welcoming King into the senior role, Executive Partner
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Dr Bryce Edwards The first question in politics is “who rules?” It’s at the forefront of the debate about David Seymour’s Treaty Principles bill, which holds that the Government has the ultimate right to govern and Parliament has the full power to make laws. Te Pati Māori argues that Māori never ceded sovereignty and should
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New Zealand’s laws are failing to protect children’s rights to a stable home, according to Auckland Law School academics. Professor Mark Henaghan (pictured) and researcher Christian Poland say existing laws prioritise adult interests over children’s rights. Their chapter, Children and the Reach of Family Property: The Rhetoric and the Reality, highlights the importance of a stable and
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Jeremy Johnson is a lawyer who has earned a well-deserved spot on the LawFuel Power List for 2024. We recognised him as a litigation ‘heavy hitter’ but his inclusion in this year’s Power List, to be published shortly, is overdue. Johnson is one of the key additions to the list as a New Zealand lawyer
CEO Gilbert McKinnon joins from November and will be working closely with Parry Field partners to manage the firm’s strategic direction, as well as supporting communication and collaboration with clients and teams. Board Chair Kris Morrison says the appointment marks a new era for Parry Field. “It is exciting recognition of the growth in our
