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The Power Lawyers Leading The New Zealand Investment Giant

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The creation of the ‘new’ Jarden following the sale of its wealth management division has seen the prominent role played in the new company by leading lawyers from the LawFuel Power List, plus a leading Australian investment banker and lawyer. LawFuel’s Power List already had Silvana Schenone and Matt Whineray but in Australia former Allens […]

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New Zealand Law – Why Is Litigation On The Increase?

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A senior Chapman Tripp litigator sees fewer disputes being resolved on a lawyer-to-lawyer basis and heading directly to an overcrowded court system. Chapman Tripp partner Justin Graham, who oversees a team of about 80 litigation says that courts are currently so backlogged that it’s taking more than two years to bring cases to trial, which

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Former Duncan Cotterill Partner Sets Up Boutique Law Firm

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Former Duncan Cotterill partner Scott Moran has launched his own firm – Moran Law – after leading the build of Duncan Cotterill’s Wellington office for the past 23 years. >> Your new job on New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Network An announcement on social media indicated the firm would focus on private law issues, trust,

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Successful Progression For NZ In-House Counsel In New Role

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>> Latest Law Jobs on New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Network Former Russell McVeagh lawyer Emily Reeve has been appointed Executive General Manager for Legal & Risk at Kordia, following a successful career as an in-house counsel. Reeve brings with her a wealth of experience in the realm of in-house counsel. Her most recent role

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New Zealand Law Move: Former Justice Minister Andrew Little Returns to the Law

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Just as he promised former Justice Minister has returned to the law, joining a Lower Hutt-based law firm. The former Labour leader, Minister and union leader, has a wide range of experience across the public law spectrum. >> Latest Law Jobs on LawFuel – Queenstown, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington – Check NZ’s Best Law Jobs Network

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Who Is The Easily Overlooked New Zealand Lawyer Power Player in Cabinet?

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Attorney General Judith Collins is a major power player in the Luxon Cabinet, holding two law degrees and with a legal career spanning four decades. We outlined Collins’ background in this article, demonstrating her chameleon-like ability to recreate her political and legal careers at different times and she has continued to present the face of

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5 New Partners at Bell Gully

Bell Gully has appointed five new partners in 2024: corporate lawyers Alex Bond, Gabrielle Menzies, and Richard Massey, projects and real estate lawyer Mat Brown, and dispute resolution lawyer Sam Hiebendaal. These talented lawyers, all of whom have been internally promoted, bring diverse skills, experience and insights to the partnership. >> New Jobs on LawFuel’s Jobs Network “We are pleased

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The New Zealand Law Power List – The Young New Entrant ‘Super Lawyer’

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Among the new entrants in the LawFuel Power List of the 40 most powerful lawyers in the country – about to be announced – is the new corporate lawyer appointed as General Manager of Corporate Affairs for the $47 billion Fund, former Bell Gully lawyer Christina Billett Being involved in a governance capacity screening Fund

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The Legal Dealmaker-Turned-Investment Banker Silvana Schenone Makes 2023 Power List

Silvana Schenone enters the LawFuel Power List of new Zealand's most powerful lawyers

Former MinterEllisonRuddWatts partner Silvana Schenone may no longer be at the legal coal face, but her role with leading New Zealand-owned investment banking group and wealth managers Jardens sees her play a key role in the company’s development in both the New Zealand and Australian markets and to enter the 2023 Power List of New

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