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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trevor Ross (Ross) Burton
Retired Rotorua solicitor Ross Burton died in Tauranga on 8 July 2021 at the age of 92.
Philip Thomas McCabe
It is with great sadness that McCabe & Company advises that Philip Thomas McCabe died after a long illness.
Former Law Society President Jonathan Temm QC passes away
It is with heavy hearts that we learnt of the passing of Jonathan Temm, former President of the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. Jonathan was a courageous, passionate man who dedicated much of his life to leadership roles at both a local and national level across…
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.
Philip David Watts (1955-2020)
Judge Brandts-Giesen shares the eulogy he gave to his friend and colleague Philip Watts.
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