Who Should Be LawFuel’s Lawyer of the Year, 2021? Have your say?
Leave us your nomination(s) for the 2021 Lawyer of the Year –
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The Herald’s Shamelessly Appropriated ‘Power List’ . . And The Missing Power Lawyers
The New Zealand Power Lawyers missing from the Herald’s ‘Power List’
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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
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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Auckland Covid Escapees Plead Guilty
The couple charged with breaching the Auckland Covid-19 lockdown when they left to holiday in Wanaka have pleaded guilty in their first appearance following Covid-related court delays. Lawyer Hannah Rawnsley, 26 and William Willis, 36, appeared via video in the Papakura District Court before Judge BGruce Davidson who is to decide the sentence today, which
Barrister Frank Deliu Firing Judicial Shots . . Again
Barrister Frank Deliu is back in the firing line – taking aim at his judicial targets with a volley of serious complaints made to the Judicial Conduct Authority, with which he already has well expressed concerns as well. Deliu has been a controversially involved in previous fracas with the judiciary, having faced a $250,000 fine
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The Power Women Lawyers Omitted From The Elite Women Lawyers List?
The recent ranking of the ‘Elite Women’ in law for 2021 is another ranking survey that sought to identify “exceptional female leaders” in the law who showed standout achievements. Whilst somewhat nebulous, the list of women included hardly any from the LawFuel Power List and included 13 partners, 11 ‘C suite executives’, nine counsel and
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General Counsel Nominated as Elite Woman in Law List
AIA NZ’s general counsel and company secretary Kristy Redfern has been named one of NZ Lawyer’s Elite Women of 2021. >> See the latest law jobs on the New Zealand LawFuel Jobs Site Here The company says it is a fantastic achievement and is testament to the incredible contribution Redfern makes to the AIA NZ
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Courts around the world have made strong climate rulings – not so in New Zealand
Nathan Cooper * New Zealand made two important climate commitments at the COP26 summit last month — to halve emissions by 2030 and to join the global methane pledge to cut methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030. But what happens if these pledges are inadequate for the climate emergency we face? And how can we ensure
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NZ Law News – Growing local law firm appoints first Wānaka partner
>> Latest Law Jobs Here Queenstown Lakes law firm TODD & WALKER Law has appointed Ben King as its first Wānaka-based partner. King, a born-and-raised Wānaka local, is the newest partner for the rapidly expanding firm and heads a team of five staff, complementing the 24-strong Queenstown team. King specialises in conveyancing, property development and
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