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MinterEllisonRuddWatts Advises on Infratril’s Stake in Pacific Radiology Group

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Source: MinterEllisonRuddWatts–Top law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts, has advised ANZ, CBA and MUFG as the mandated lead arrangers/underwriters on the debt financing of Infratil Limited’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Pacific Radiology Group Limited. Pacific Radiology is New Zealand’s largest diagnostic imaging service with an implied enterprise value of $867 million and employs nearly 100 radiologists across

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“I eat morons like you for breakfast…” Judge Judy Exits CBS With A Slapdown For the Studio

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Judge Judy Sheindlin is adjourning from her hit daytime show that has made her one of the richest TV celebrities and after 25 years, but not without a trademark Judge Judy slapdown for CBS. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Sheindlin 78, reportedly felt slighted by CBS after launching the daytime talk show, “The Drew

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‘Zero Tolerance’ and Russell McVeagh’s ‘Hip Cool’ Former Partner . . The Publicity No Firm Wants

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The ongoing Law Society tribunal hearing into Russell McVeagh’s former partner facing seven charges before the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal in Wellington is just the sort of publicity no law firm needs. But it also demonstrates the ‘work hard/play hard’ culture that pervades high performing law firms and lawyers – an issue that Russell

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Power List Matt Whineray

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

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Sir Geoffrey Palmer

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

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Power List Rebecca Kitteridge

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

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Bell Gully Former Chair In IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2021

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Bell Gully corporate partner and former chair Anna Buchly has been included in IFLR1000’s Women Leaders 2021, an elite cohort of the leading female transactional experts in local markets globally. IFLR1000 noted Anna’s impressive track record as well as her consistent recommendations by both clients and peers, selecting her for the 2021 Women Leaders list alongside many notable

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Chapman Tripp on Most Innovative Law Firm List

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Described as the ‘one to watch’ in New Zealand’s legaltech industry, Chapman Tripp with their technology and innovation business, Zeren, has been recognised on NZ Lawyer’s Innovative Firms list for 2020. Zeren delivers automated, legal technology services to help clients become more efficient, improve performance and manage risk. Products include a document automation service, a

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Paul Hastings London Office Recruits Four More Lawyers From White & Case

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Paul Hastings has hired more lawyers from White & Case, London after already picking up two partners earlier this year. The four lawyers are from White & Case’s white collar group, lead by Rebecca Copcutt, who joins the firm as a partner. Copcutt’s practice focuses on criminal enforcement action and investigations with a particular interest

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