The number of in-house lawyers in New Zealand continues its steady rise, moving up from 23 per cnt in 2016 to 28 per cent in 2021 according to NZ Law Society statistics. >>> Latest In-House and Private Practice Law Jobs here The trend is not one that occurs in New Zealand alone, with all the […]
>> See New Buddle Findlay Job on LawFuel Jobs Network Here Amy Ryburn is appointed to Buddle Findlay’s Board of Management, cementing the firm’s commitment to stronger female representation Buddle Findlay welcomes Amy Ryburn, Wellingtonian and expert commercial law practitioner to the Board of Management. The appointment signals Buddle Findlay’s dedication to promoting stronger gender
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The 50 page report by QC Kristy McDonald on conflict of interest issues faced by former FMA Chief Executive Rob Everett is likely to usher in tighter controls over conflict of issue questions for government agencies and departments. >> See the latest law jobs – in-house, litigation, family law, employment and more . . The
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The NZ Herald painted a gloomy picture of the well-trodden path of the law profession’s misogynistic attitudes and sexual harassment and bullying, when portraying former Russell McVeagh lawyer Judith Milner’s “Raising the Bar” art exhibition, celebrating women for their achievements, rather than how they look. >> Your new law job may be right here .
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Morris Legal is delighted to welcome Sarah Flett as an associate in the litigation team. Before joining Morris Legal, Sarah worked as a solicitor in the dispute resolution team at Parry Field Lawyers in Christchurch. Sarah has experience in family disputes including issues relating to the division of relationship property, capacity and care of children matters. Sarah has
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New Zealand’s new law sanctioning Russians from travelling to or having interests in New Zealand has been passed under urgency. The initial round of sanctions under the Russia Sanctions Act were published in legislation on Thursday, after being signed off by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, targeting Putin and 12 others who are banned from travel to New
LawFuel – Powering Lawyers – Leading law firm Russell McVeagh has been recognised as the top law firm in the country. The firm was awarded the ‘National Law Firm of the Year: New Zealand’ title at the prestigious IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2022 at last night’s online awards ceremony. Russell McVeagh CEO Jo Avenell said, “We’re extremely proud of
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A new law firm focused on environmental and litigation law has been established by husband and wife duo Joanna and Geoffrey Beresford, having come respectively from Meredith Connell and Kennedys. >> Your new job may be on the LawFuel Network Here Joanna Beresford has significant experience in resource management and local government law from her
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The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa made a submission on a draft Bill enabling the New Zealand Government to impose and enforce sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Last week, the Law Society submitted on a draft of the Russia Sanctions Bill, which was subsequently introduced and
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Public Law barristers, Bernadette Roka Arapere and Rohario Murray, have established new, virtual chambers – Kokiri Chambers, which they describe as a kaupapa Māori, virtual barristers’ chambers. Bernadette Roka Arapere (left) was formerly Crown Counsel in Public Law at the Crown Law Office and Rohario Murray (right) joins the Chambers from the Ministry for the
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