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NZ Law News – MinterEllisonRuddWatts Relocates Wellington NZ Office

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MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce that our Wellington office has successfully relocated to BNZ Place at One Whitmore Street, Wellington. >> Check Your New Law Job Here BNZ Place, a 15-storey development located in the heart of Wellington’s waterfront, is one of the most seismically advanced and efficient buildings in New Zealand. It has been

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The Celeb Barrister And ‘Chaser’ Shaun Wallace And His Successful Side Hustle

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On a recent visit to New Zealand, barrister and ‘Chase’ TV celeb Shaun Wallace was invited to one of the country’s leading barristers’ chambers where the amiable, rugby-loving quizzer enjoyed rubbing shoulders with fellow barristers. A member of Great James Street Chambers, Dr Shaun Wallace has a considerable reputation as a criminal defense barrister despite

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The Legal Journey of J.D. Vance – From Appalachia to The White House?

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The Legal Life of J.D.Vance Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer James David Vance, better known as J.D. Vance, the running mate to Donald Trump has travelled a remarkable path from his humble beginnings in Middletown, Ohio, to becoming a United States Senator, bestselling author, and notable figure in the legal world. Trump made the announcement

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7 Groundbreaking Factors Reshaping Law Firm Rankings in 2024

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Shining A Light On New Rankings Success Factors Tom Borman, LawFuel Contributing Writer Writing recently about law firm rankings saw several inquiries from lawyers asking how the rankings and their criteria were changing. And changing they are. So identifying the shifts in law firm ranking criteria sees seven key changes that lawyers wanting to get

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Who Are New Zealand’s 19 New King’s Counsel

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In 2024, following a one-year break, 19 lawyers have been elevated to the rank of King’s Counsel, including seven women and including the lawyer who represented former Justice Minister Kiri Allan in her drunk driving conviction, academics and public law and environmental law specialists. The previous year saw only one appointment to KC – Judith

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Buddle Findlay announces relocation of Christchurch office

>> The Best Law Jobs on New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs network Buddle Findlay is delighted to announce the relocation of its Christchurch office to The Regent, located at 33 Cathedral Square, Christchurch.  The premises were blessed by mana whenua at a ceremony earlier this morning.   The Regent is named in honour of the Regent

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Which Australian Lawyer Shatters The Fee Ceiling?

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The $6,250-Per-Hour Tax Titan Brisbane-based tax expert Mark Robertson, KC, has emerged as potentially Australia’s most expensive lawyer, commanding an astonishing $6,250 per hour or $50,000 for a full day’s work. A confidential survey conducted by The Australian Financial Review among instructing solicitors and barristers’ clerks revealed the top pay rate. Robertson’s fees significantly outpace

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Litigation Star and Trump Antagonist Robbie Kaplan Sets Up New Firm

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Kaplan Returns To Roots With New Litigation Boutique Few legal figures stand out as prominently as Roberta “Robbie” Kaplan in the American legal universe. A trailblazing attorney with a penchant for taking on high-profile cases, Kaplan has consistently pushed the boundaries of justice and equality scoring recent victory against former President Donald Trump in the

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From Outback to The Old Bailey – The Rise of Julian Assange’s Legal Star Jen Robinson

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Jen Robinson’s Groundbreaking Law Career Jennifer Robinson is a prominent human rights lawyer and barrister at Doughty Street Chambers in London, best known for her work as a legal adviser to Julian Assange and WikiLeaks. Born and raised in Berry, Australia, the daugher of a teacher mother and horse trainer father, Robinson’s passion for human

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