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• Two new partners appointed by Glaister Ennor

  7 February 2019

  Auckland firm Glaister Ennor has promoted two senior associates to its partnership. Anthea Coombes. Anthea Coombes is an expert in…

• MinterEllisonRuddWatts announces promotions

  7 February 2019

  MinterEllisonRuddWatts has promoted six lawyers into senior positions and also promoted seven senior solicitors. All are effective from 1 January…

• Jared Ormsby establishes Plymouth Chambers

  7 February 2019

  After moving to the independent bar in November 2018, Jared Ormsby has established Plymouth Chambers in Christchurch. Jared acts on…

• Two new partners at Fee Langstone

  7 February 2019

  Fee Langstone has announced the appointment of two partners, from 1 February.Virginia Wethey was admitted in 1999 and joined Fee…

• New Secretary for Justice starts work

  4 February 2019

  Andrew Kibblewhite has begun his role as Secretary for Justice and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Justice.Mr Kibblewhite was…

• Nick Wilson becomes Simpson Grierson partner

  31 January 2019

  Simpson Grierson has appointed Nick Wilson to its partnership. Nick Wilson. Nick specialises in commercial property, infrastructure, and local government…

• Rhonda Powell commences practice as barrister

  31 January 2019

  Dr Rhonda Powell has established Athene Trust Law, a barrister's practice offering trust law consultancy to law firms and barristers.…

• Nigel Hampton QC elected to international disciplinary board

  31 January 2019

  Nigel Hampton QC.Christchurch Queen's Counsel Nigel Hampton QC has been elected to sit for a term of four years as…

• Promotions and appointment at Dean & Associates

  31 January 2019

  Oamaru firm Dean & Associates has announced two promotions and a new appointment. Emma Middlemass. Emma Middlemass has been promoted…

• Samuel Hood appointed Norris Ward McKinnon Managing Partner

  30 January 2019

  Hamilton firm Norris Ward McKinnon has appointed its litigation partner Samuel Hood as Managing Partner.Sam was admitted to the bar…

• New senior associate joins Morrison Kent

  30 January 2019

  Caroline Rieger has joined Morrison Kent’s Wellington office as a senior associate. Caroline Rieger. Caroline was admitted as a barrister…

• Claire Mansell becomes Martelli McKegg senior associate

  30 January 2019

  Martelli McKegg has promoted Claire Mansell to senior associate. Claire Mansell. Claire was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in…

• Morrison Kent and East Brewster merge

  30 January 2019

  Morrison Kent and Rotorua firm East Brewster Lawyers have merged from 1 January.East Brewster Lawyers now operates under the name…

• Bell Gully announces five senior appointments

  24 January 2019

  Bell Gully has announced the appointment of four new partners.Liz Coats was admitted in 2008 after graduating BA, LLB(Hons) from…

• Solicitors join EIS Legal

  24 January 2019

  EIS Legal, the in-house team within the Ministry of Education’s Education Infrastructure Service, has welcomed two new lawyers. Both are…