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Leverage the power of technology and social media: Janey Haringa, Principal at JH LAW
Janey Haringa’s private equity experience working to assess the investability of early-stage companies, particularly those with technologies in medical and life sciences, has led her to starting JH LAW.
Lawyer struck off for misappropriating funds and censured for obstruction
Mr Jesse Seang Ty Nguy has been struck off by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal for the misapplication of funds held by him on trust.
Supreme Court roundup 15 - 21 October 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Wynn Williams promotes seven to Associates
Wynn Williams announced the promotion of seven of its solicitors across the Auckland and Christchurch offices to associates: Sarah Harris, Emily Ferguson, Katja Heesterman, Kathryn Evans, Rosie Judd, Jack Stringer and Matt Rhodes.
Lawyer struck off for misappropriating funds and censured for obstruction
Mr Jesse Seang Ty Nguy has been struck off by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal for the misapplication of funds held by him on trust.
Supreme Court roundup 15 - 21 October 2021
Decisions, proceedings and news from the highest courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
New Partner at Parry Field Lawyers
Nicole Murphy
As of the 1st of October Nicole Murphy will be a partner at Parry Field Lawyers.
Nicole was admitted to the bar in 2005 after completing a BA and LLB from the University of Canterbury. After beginning her career in Central Otago, she returned to Christchurch working with a medium…
Wynyard Wood welcomed Karl Robinson to the partnership
Karl Robinson
Karl Robinson is a civil and commercial litigator with over 20 years of experience resolving disputes.He has dealt with a range of property and construction related issues including building and design defects, sale and purchase disputes as well as disputes involving related professionals, such as solicitors, architects, developers and…
Te Reo Māori and the Legal Profession
Te reo Māori is being revitalised in legal settings through initiatives such as the Rangatahi Courts and the Te Ao Mārama district court model. Judges’ Clerk at the Supreme Court of New Zealand Nerys Udy reflects on her relationship with te reo. She describes te reo as both a personal…
New Zealand’s pro bono clearinghouse opens for business
It’s been ten years in the making but in July 2021 New Zealand’s first pro bono portal opened for business. Supported by funding from the Ministry of Justice, Te Ara Ture connects volunteer lawyers to people who need legal help.
Jacqueline Lethbridge will become the third consecutive female President of the New Zealand Law Society
Jacqueline Lethbridge has been elected the 32nd President of the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa at the Law Society’s Council meeting earlier today.
New Zealand Law Society supports Super Saturday
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa supports Super Saturday.