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Former Minters Lawyer Schenone Makes Another Bold Move

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Former MinterEllisonRuddWatts star Silvana Schenone is making career waves again, exiting local investment bank Jarden, who have had their ups and downs in recent years, to join fast‑rising Australian player Barrenjoey and taking her trans‑Tasman dealmaking clout with her. However the move has attracted the ire and investigation of Jardens as the Australian Financial Review […]

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NZ Law News – MinterEllisonRuddWatts Announces New Infrastructure and Construction Appointments

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MinterEllisonRuddWatts has announced a series of senior appointments and promotions within its market‑leading Construction and Infrastructure practice, reflecting strong momentum, continued growth and confidence in the future of the sector. The firm has promoted Natasha Hood and Vimal Nair to Partner and welcomed leading projects and infrastructure expert Tom Fail back to the partnership. It

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Minter NZ’s Digital Push

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In line with the increased need for law firms to focus on legalAI and legal technology developments generally, MinterEllisonRuddWatts has apponted a new Chief Information Officer to increase the firm’s ‘digital transformation’. The firm’s media announcement about the move is below – Seasoned technology leader to drive digital and AI strategy at MinterEllisonRuddWatts MinterEllisonRuddWatts has

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NZ Law – MinterEllison Welcomes Return of Infrastructure and Projects Lawyer

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Tom Fail, a former long-serving MinterEllison partner who left to run his own banking, infrastructure and project law firm has returned to his old firm as consultant. The firm’s media statement on the return is below – MinterEllison is pleased to announce the return of leading projects, banking and infrastructure specialist Tom Fail to the firm’s partnership.

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NZ Law – MinterEllisonRuddWatts appoints two new partners to its Band 1 Construction and Infrastructure practice

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is celebrating the promotions of Natasha Hood and Vimal Nair to Partner in its market leading Construction and Infrastructure practice. The promotions highlight the depth of talent within the firm and its ongoing investment in developing high performing teams for the benefit of clients. Chief Executive Aaron Hockly said: “Natasha and Vimal’s promotions recognise their individual

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MinterEllison Slashing Graduate Jobs: Is AI Replacing Junior Lawyers?

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AI is Eating the Entry-level Lunch For years, partners have whispered about how many juniors they actually need if a machine can read 10,000 documents in an hour. This week, MinterEllison in Australia stopped whispering and started acting. The firm has effectively put the Australian legal market on notice, slashing its 2025-26 graduate intake by

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NZ Law News – MinterEllisonRuddWatts named New Zealand’s Best Law Firm in Client Choice Awards

Leading law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts has been recognised as New Zealand’s Best Law Firm in this year’s Beaton Client Choice Awards, one of the professional services sector’s most respected benchmarks for client experience. The award is based entirely on independent research and direct feedback from clients, recognising firms that consistently deliver outstanding service, trusted advice and

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NZ Law – New Chair Board for MinterEllisonRuddWatts

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>> Top law jobs on LawFuel’s Network MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce that Janine Stewart, current board member and a senior partner in the firm’s construction and infrastructure division, has been elected chair of the firm effective 1 June 2025. Upon election Janine said “I am energised to take on this role and to have the support

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NZ Law Firm News: MinterEllisonRuddWatts triumphs at IFLR Asia Pacific Awards 2025

Law Job? Check here Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts MinterEllisonRuddWatts has again been recognised for its outstanding contributions to the legal industry at the prestigious IFLR Asia Pacific Awards 2025, held in Hong Kong on 16 April. This year, MinterEllisonRuddWatts stood out among the finalists, showcasing the firm’s expertise and leadership and was named as Law Firm of the

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Frank Handy Oilman Lawyer from Maui to North Sea

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This obituary for Frank Handy is provided by a LawFuel contributor The death at 91 of Francis Joshua Handy brings to end one of the more remarkable and colourful New Zealand legal-commercial careers of recent times. From the South Island Frank Handy was a son of the Manse and throughout his life constantly displayed the

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