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Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC
The legal profession farewells the Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC, a figurehead of New Zealand law, following his passing on 29 December 2023, aged 92.
Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law
Last week, a long serving public and international lawyer, Dame Alison Quentin-Baxter, whose legacy has been enshrined in constitutional law in New Zealand and overseas, passed away peacefully at home on 30 September 2023 at the age of 93.
Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC
On 27 August 2023, the legal profession lost a highly respected friend, colleague and stalwart who has significantly contributed to New Zealand’s parliamentary practice and law, with the death of David Graham McGee.
Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC
Leonard Andrew Andersen (08 April 1952 – 16 September 2023) There is a sense of shock and sadness amongst the legal community at the sudden death of highly respected friend, colleague and stalwart of the profession, Len Andersen KC.
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Obituary: Robert Davidson 1951-2020
The prominent Christchurch employment and immigration lawyer Rob Davidson has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 69. Mr Davidson was regarded as a big character and a prominent member of the local legal profession, but had a tough upbringing, leading to him becoming a “right tearaway” and…
Sir Edward Denis Blundell GCMG GCVO KBE QSO, 1907 – 1984
The first New Zealand resident to be appointed Governor-General, Sir Denis spent 32 years as a partner in a large law firm and ended his legal career as President of the New Zealand Law Society. He also served a term as High Commissioner for New Zealand in Britain. He was born…
Lawrence Henry Southwick QC, 1916 - 1999
Laurie Southwick was the 17th elected President of the New Zealand Law Society. An expert litigator, during the 1970s he became one of the first specialists in the emerging field of planning law. Born in Fairlie in 1916, Laurie Southwick attended Rotorua High School and graduated LLB at Auckland University in…
Percy Valentine Storkey VC, 1893 - 1969
Born in Napier, Storkey attended Napier Boys’ High School where he excelled academically and in rifle shooting, cricket and swimming. He was Dux in 1910 and won the national Navy League essay prize with “Why Britain must command the Sea”, but moved to Sydney in January 1912 after studying English…
Andrew Colin Craig Hooker, 1963 - 2020
Andrew Hooker Prominent Auckland barrister and solicitor Andrew Hooker died after a motorcycle accident in northern New South Wales on 11 March. He was aged 56. The managing partner of Shine Lawyers, where Andrew was a consultant, Angela Parlane, says Andrew Hooker was regarded as a guru in insurance law and standing…
John (Jock) Wynter Blathwayt, 1940 - 2020
Jock Wynter Blathwayt Defence lawyer Jock Blathwayt was a household name in the Wairarapa legal community. He practised law for nearly 60 years, working at the coalface of criminal law. He represented people that many would feel uneasy about doing but that was his job. He did it with passion and defended…
Daniel Alexander Winfield, 1973 - 2020
Daniel Winfield Wellington-based Duncan Cotterill partner Dan Winfield who died on 17 January will be remembered as a man with a great sense of humour who excelled as a lawyer, but strongly believed family came first when it came to managing the demands of his busy legal career. It’s never easy to…
Anthony (Tony) David Ford QSO, 1942 - 2020
Judge Ford A former Chief Justice of the Kingdom of Tonga and Judge of the Employment Court of New Zealand, Tony Ford died in Wellington on 31 January 2020. He was aged 77. An influential reformer in the Tongan courts, a kind and patient Employment Court judge, he was a man whose…
Wayne Seymour Chapman, 1944 - 2020
To the many staff at Buddle Findlay, lawyer Wayne Chapman who died on 27 January after a short illness was a colossal personality. He’ll be remembered not just for his legal skills but also for his immense connection with people. Wayne Chapman was 75 years old and a property law consultant…
Judge Robert Graeme (Rob) Ronayne, 1955 - 2020
Judge Rob Ronayne District Court Judge Rob Ronayne will be remembered as a fair and empathetic man who tirelessly served the legal profession for over 40 years. Judge Ronayne died suddenly at his Auckland home on 7 January. He was 64 years old. In paying tribute to him, Chief District Court Judge Heemi…
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