Retaining her spot on the List, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts’ former long-serving Chair Cathy Quinn retains a role as a key deal makers and firm builder. Cathy Quinn’s key role in a number of deals including her directorship of Fletchers, Tourism Holdings, the Treasury Advisory Board and her role in the increasingly significant New Zealand […]
New Entrant Former Attorney General and Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson QC’s announcement that he would return to private practice in 2019 has seen him added to the List as one of the most influencial lawyers in the country. A wealth of Treaty knowledge, sharp legal brain and wealth of private and public law experience will
14. Pip Greenwood In a year when #Metoo took firm hold of the New Zealand legal profession, Pip Greenwood found herself front and centre as a lead partner in dealing with the fallout from the Russell McVeagh harassment scandal. In November she also announced her retirement from the firm to pursue directorship opportunities, commencing in
Eminence gris of the Bar the redoubtable Sir Geoffrey remains as engaged in legal affairs as ever. Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC made a rapid rise up the rankings last year with his Aotearoa Constitution work with Russell McVeagh partner Andrew Butler, resurrecting discussion regarding a written constitution for New Zealand. This year he made some
7. Brendan Horsley 7. Brendan Horsley Deputy Solicitor General Holding a powerful role as the decider upon major criminal appeals, including manifestly inadequate sentencing issues, Brendan Horsley holds a major role where even his boss, Solicitor General Una Jagose will not tread. As the man also responsible for the Crown prosecution network he is also
8. Mark Berry Chairman, Commerce Commission Mark Berry’ role as chairman of the Commerce Commission has continued his position of power with a number of issues touching the headlines, consumers and commerce during the year – the key issue being the Fairfax/NZME merger decision and consequent litigation. The former partner at Bell Gully and consultant
5. Matt Whineray There are few power assets more powerful than controlling money – and when the money is close to $30 billion you have a great deal of power. Matt Whineray, as chief investment officer at the New Zealand Super Fund has more say than just about anyone in the country on major investments
New Entrant The new Justice Secretary and Justice Chief Executive from February 2019, Andrew Kibblewhite has benefited from the sweeping changes undertaken at the top echelons of the Civili Service. Formerly head of the powerful Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), Kibblewhite replaces Andrew Bridgman, a List departure, who heads to Defence, and will
3. Una Jagose Solicitor General A rapid rise up the rankings for Una Jagose, who was appointed to replace retired Solicitor General Michael Heron QC in November 2015. Una Jagose had already held a position of considerable power as acting head of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). She had previously been Deputy Solicitor, Crown
