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UK Appoints First Woman Chief Justice, Ending Centuries-Long Wait

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In a historic milestone for women in law, Dame Sue Carr has been appointed as the first female chief justice of England and Wales, ending a 755-year wait. Carr, a Lady Justice of Appeal, will assume the role in October 2023. Her appointment comes at a crucial time, with the courts undergoing modernization and facing resource constraints. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step towards greater gender representation in the judiciary.

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In-House Power Lawyer – Mike Hendricksen

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Mike Hendricksen – KiwiBank Chief Legal Officer Poached from Westpac, Mike Hendricksen was previously assistant general counsel and chief compliance officer and is regarded as a rising star among in-house counsel. He has a deep understanding of banking regulatory issues and was deeply involved in the response to the findings of the Australian Royal Commission that

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In-House Power – The Energy Lawyer

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Deb Blackett – General Counsel, Z Energy General Counsel and Chief Governing Office, Deb Blackett is a highly seasoned commercial lawyer with a strong background in corporate law and in particular, competition law, regulation, and mergers and acquisitions.  She held similar roles at BP New Zealand, ANZ New Zealand, and Telecom (now Spark) following a

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Oligarch Who Initiated Defamation Proceedings Against LawFuel Publisher Dies

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The Russian oligarch who commenced defamation proceedings against LawFuel publisher John Bowie died earlier this year. The proceeding between the parties was settled last year. The death has been reported some months ago through various news sources, including the state-owned media organisation RT News. It was also reported in other media including The Telegraph, The

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Power Law Update – Takeover Move

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Chapman Tripp Power Lawyer Rachel Dunne Appointed to Takeover Panel Chapman Tripp partner Rachel Dunne has been appointed to the Takeover Panel, the panel regulating takeovers in New Zealand, demonstrating the commercial lawyer’s rise to the top ranks of New Zealand’s most powerful lawyers. Law Jobs on NZ’s Leading Law Jobs Network – Rachel Dunne

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