Control over the NZ Super Fund’s cash pile of close to $57 billion gives a lot of power to lawyer and banker 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 in the country, including fielding recent complaints about […]
Eminence gris of the Bar the redoubtable Sir Geoffrey Palmer remains as engaged in legal affairs as ever, never afraid to place his opinion where it may find a home. Sir Geoffrey made a rapid rise up the rankings last year with his Aotearoa Constitution work with Russell McVeagh partner Andrew Butler, resurrecting discussion regarding
Rebecca Kitteridge came to the NZSIS after six years as Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council, within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and following her expert appraisal of the failings of the GCSB in 2013 and following the much-maligned raid on Kim Dotcom’s mansion. Having served under four Prime Ministers
Three candidates left in the race to succeed Charlie Jacobs as Linklaters’ senior partner It looks like Magic Circle law firm Linklaters could shortly have a woman senior partner as the trend towards female lawyers heading major law firms continues. Linklaters have seen the departure of the only male contender for the top role for
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The Trusts Act 2019 passed on 30 July 2019 and will replace the Trustee Act 1956 with the purpose of making the law more accessible to both trustees and beneficiaries of trusts. The Trusts Act will come into effect on 30 January 2021, and there is a lot that trustees should be considering as a result of
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Ngai Tahu Holdings is excited to announce the appointment of two new directors to its board – Kristen Kohere-Soutar and Juliet Tainui-Hernandez Both highly experienced directors are joining the NgÄi Tahu Holdings Board for three-year terms. Kohere-Soutar was previously chair of Whai Rawa, the NgÄi Tahu savings scheme, until joining the board of global professional
Let us know who you think should be on the 2021 Power List LawFuel uses a range of lawyers in private and public practice to assess the significant ‘power’ players on the New Zealand legal scene at present. We list our annual 50 ‘Most Powerful’ and also welcome feedback from our subscribers and others able
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As might be expected, there are few Biglaw firms providing legal aid – pro bono services generally being their preferred contributor to such matters, but there are still a handful of larger firms on the list. The largest Biglaw earners (rounded figures): Morrison Kent – $853,000 Kensington Swan – $138,000 Tompkins Wake – $138,000 Chapman
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LawFuel – 30 December 2019 – David Parker remains the most powerful lawyer in New Zealand under the newly released 2020 LawFuel Power List of the country’s 50 most powerful lawyers. The feature encompasses law professionals other than judges and politicians, excepting the Attorney General by virtue of his power over the profession. Also making
The 2020 edition of LawFuel’s Power List has identified New Zealand’s most powerful, 50 lawyers. The fifth edition of one of LawFuel’s most-read features has brought together the power players in the New Zealand legal profession from senior silks to former jurists, from leading civil servants to corporate lawyers. Developed through interviews with leading corporate
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