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• Sutcliffe Matson Law welcomes two solicitors

  3 September 2018

  Two new staff have joined Auckland’s Sutcliffe Matson Law as solicitors. Benjamin Longbottom. Benjamin Longbottom has joined as a solicitor…

• Three promotions at Jackson Russell

  29 August 2018

  Auckland firm Jackson Russell has promoted three lawyers to senior lawyer. Sarah Sussman. Sarah Sussman is a member of Jackson…

• Duncan Cotterill appoints Sarah Chapman as associate

  29 August 2018

  Duncan Cotterill has appointed Sarah Chapman an associate in its intellectual property team in Auckland.Sarah Chapman. Sarah was admitted as…

• Colette Mackenzie joins Greg Kelly Law Ltd

  29 August 2018

  Colette Mackenzie has joined Wellington’s Greg Kelly Law Ltd as an associate. Colette Mackenzie. Colette was admitted as a barrister…

• Two promotions at Sharp Tudhope

  27 August 2018

  Tauranga law firm Sharp Tudhope Lawyers has promoted two lawyers to senior solicitors. Lauren Qiu. Lauren Qiu was admitted in…

• Lance Lawson appoints Ian Harvey Associate

  27 August 2018

  Ian Harvey has been appointed an associate at Rotorua firm Lance Lawson. Ian Harvey. Ian was admitted as a solicitor…

• Richard May appointed Luke Cunningham Clere partner

  27 August 2018

  Richard May has been appointed a partner at Luke Cunningham Clere. Richard May. Richard acts for both public and private…

• Alex Chapman joins Buddle Findlay

  23 August 2018

  Alex Chapman has joined Buddle Findlay's Wellington office as a senior associate in the corporate and commercial team.Alex was admitted…

• College of Law New Zealand award winners

  23 August 2018

  The College of Law New Zealand has announced the winners of its awards to top students completing its Professional Legal…

• Amy Gulbransen joins Rachael Dewar Law

  23 August 2018

  Amy Gulbransen has joined Rachael Dewar Law in Wellington after relocating from Nelson where she specialised in family law. Amy…

• Whitlock Williams and Whitlock & Co changes

  23 August 2018

  Whitlock WilliamsGillian Williams of Whitlock Williams will take over the general practice of Whitlock & Co (apart from litigation matters)…

• LEANZ Essay Competition winners announced

  23 August 2018

  The Law and Economics Association of New Zealand (LEANZ) has announced the winner and commendable runner-up of its inaugural Essay…

• Construction essay prize-winners announced

  23 August 2018

  The Society of Construction Law New Zealand has announced the winners of its seventh annual Essay Competition.The competition is designed…

• Promotions at McCaw Lewis

  9 August 2018

  McCaw Lewis has announced three promotions. Jonathan Aquilina. Jonathan Aquilina has been promoted to senior associate.He is a member of…

• Trevor Slater appointed Resolution Institute Director

  8 August 2018

  Trevor Slater has been appointed as director of trans-Tasman dispute resolution member organisation Resolution Institute. Trevor Slater. Trevor is FairWay…