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LawFuel’s Top 5 NZ Law Jobs This Week

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Seeking a Challenge in Your Law Job? Check out LawFuel Jobs Network’s Top Five Jobs This Week – Inhouse counsel – NZ Electricity Authority – “Enthusiasm required” Begin your career with this top team in Timaru – Perfect opportunity FMA Enforcement Team Opportunity – 12 months fixed term role Junior Property/Commercial law role – Nelson […]

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CITIC Capital acquisition of Trilogy International goes ahead

One of the world’s largest private equity funds based in Hong Kong, CITIC Capital has acquired a leading New Zealand natural skincare and home fragrance company Trilogy International Ltd (Trilogy). CITIC Capital’s strong relationships in the Asian and US markets offer further expansion opportunities for Trilogy, complementing its operations in New Zealand and Australia. The

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Wellington Lawyer Ian Hay Struck Off For Disgraceful Conduct

A Wellington lawyer has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors for disgraceful and dishonourable conduct. Ian David Hay was found guilty of one charge which included a reckless breach of Rule 5.10 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. The charge before the Disciplinary Tribunal related

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NZ Law Society Opens More #Metoo Criticism With Barrister Complaint

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Barrister Catriona MacLennan’s investigation over her berating of a district court judge has left the Law Society once again being battled for its alleged “repugnant” investigation into the barrister. Benedict Tompkins wrote to Law Society president Kathryn Beck saying the investigation into MacLennan was repugnant and has asked for the National Standards Committee to be

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The Uber-Driving Former Judge – Happy To Be Free Of Fear

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Seeking a law job can be challenging, but being an Uber-driving former Judge is a challenge that few lawyers may tolerate easily. Not for former Zimbabwe High Court Judge Ben Paradza who fled his homeland after being convicted for conspiring against former tyrant, the now deposed Robert Mugabe. The then-Judge fled Zimbabwe following a corruption

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New Zealand Law: The Big Picture: Takeovers Update

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Bell Gully – ​​Bell Gully’s The Big Picture: Takeovers Update provides an analysis of key observations from takeovers announced in 2017. New Zealand listed companies attracted strong interest from buyers last year, producing the highest level of takeover activity seen in the past decade. In the fourth consecutive year of increased takeover activity in this

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NZ Law Firm DLA Piper Drawn Into #Metoo Firestorm With Partner Departure

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DLA Piper has been in the sexual harassment firing line with a report that a partner has left the Wellington practice following a complaint over “behavioural issues.” Wellington employment lawyer Barbara Buckett said her Wellington firm currently had about six cases her firm was handling involving lawyers and with what Stuff.co.nz reported as having a

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NZ Law News – 8 Public Law Trends to Watch in 2018

Simpson Grierson – 2018 set to be a big year for public law and regulation. The Labour-led government is creating momentum, with new legislation, significant regulatory and social sector reviews and some key policy changes. Elsewhere in public law, technology is creating new pressures for government and highlighting the need for some (overdue) changes. Closely

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