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Obituaries-list

Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law

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.
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Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC

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.
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Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC

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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Rajan Rai

Rajan Rai

Last week a long serving member, friend and colleague of the Taranaki legal community was farewelled. Rajan has been remembered fondly by those who worked with him across a career as practising lawyer spanning 40 years. Rajan was admitted to the bar in June 1983.
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Rt Hon Paul East CNZM KC PC

Rt Hon Paul East CNZM KC PC

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa mourns the death of the Right Honourable Paul East CNZM KC PC, former Attorney-General and esteemed practitioner within our community. He was 76 years old.
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Law Society remembers Emily McNaughtan, solicitor and professional triathlete

Law Society remembers Emily McNaughtan, solicitor and professional triathlete

The Law Society was shocked and saddened by the passing of a much-loved staff member, Emily McNaughtan. The 28-year-old solicitor passed away on 11 September 2022 as a result of injuries sustained in a mountain bike accident.
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Andrew Charles Beck

Andrew Charles Beck

It was with great sadness that the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa learned of the passing of one of the prominent members of our profession, Andrew Beck.
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Former Law Society President and property law expert Ian Haynes ONZM passes away

Former Law Society President and property law expert Ian Haynes ONZM passes away

It is with deep sadness that the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa learned of the passing of Ian Haynes ONZM, former President of the Law Society. 
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John Anderson McBride

John Anderson McBride

On 31 January 2022, the law lost one of its most loved and respected servants with the death of John McBride after a long and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
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Trevor Ross (Ross) Burton

Retired Rotorua solicitor Ross Burton died in Tauranga on 8 July 2021 at the age of 92.
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Major Steven James Taylor, AE

Stephen James Taylor had a distinguished 46 year career at the bar that reflected his combined love of the armed services and the law.
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Philip David Watts (1955-2020)

Judge Brandts-Giesen shares the eulogy he gave to his friend and colleague Philip Watts.
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Alistair ‘Jock’ Nicolson 1936-2020

Alistair ‘Jock’ Nicolson 1936-2020

The following is the eulogy given by Alan MacKenzie at Alistair Nicolson’s belated funeral in Wellington. Jock – as he was always known due to his Scottish heritage – was a much-loved lawyer in the city and a former Vice President of the New Zealand Law Society. He died on…
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Obituary: Robert Davidson 1951-2020

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…
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