Amy Kingston-Turner joins Juno Legal

Amy Kingston-Turner has joined the Juno Legal team. Amy Kingston-Turner.  She is an IP, commercial and corporate in-house lawyer with international expertise in brand protection and marketing at Shell International in London. Amy commenced her legal career as a barrister and then became a solicitor with Baldwins Intellectual Property. She is now back in…

Lane Neave announces promotions

Lane Neave has announced a number of promotions, which were made from 1 January. Anna Walker has been appointed special counsel in the Queenstown Property team. Anna was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 2009 after graduating LLB(Hons) from the University of Canterbury. She specialises in commercial property law. Hetish…

Professor Susy Frankel inducted as Royal Society Fellow

Victoria University of Wellington Law Professor Susy Frankel has been inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Professor Susy Frankel.  The induction recognises her role as an international research leader in international intellectual property law and its links with international trade. Her scholarship has influenced the development of New Zealand’s…

Lauren Lindsay rejoins Bankside Chambers

Lauren Lindsay has rejoined Auckland’s Bankside Chambers as a generalist commercial litigator and international arbitration practitioner. Lauren Lindsay.  Lauren was previously a senior associate in Allen & Overy LLP’s international arbitration team in London, acting on large-scale commercial and investment-treaty arbitrations. In addition to her general commercial practice, Lauren has particular expertise in…

Robert Kirkness joins Thorndon Chambers

Robert Kirkness has joined Wellington’s Thorndon Chambers as a barrister, focusing on commercial, public and international law disputes. Robert Kirkness.  He recently returned to New Zealand after several years practising in the international arbitration and public international law teams at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Paris and Singapore. Robert has appeared as counsel in…

Stace Hammond appoints Arran Hunt to partnership

Arran Hunt has joined Stace Hammond as a partner. He is a commercial lawyer specialising in technology law, social media and online harassment law, franchise law and business and company law. Arran’s first career was as a technical business analyst in New Zealand and London. He writes and presents frequently on the subject…

Changes at Copeland Ashcroft Law

National health and safety and employment firm Copeland Ashcroft has announced two staff changes. Adam de Hamel has been appointed as a senior associate with Copeland Ashcroft Law’s Dunedin office. Adam de Hamel.  Adam has returned to New Zealand after having worked in Melbourne with Willis Towers Watson. He has experience in dispute resolution,…

Lane Neave appoints partner

Lane Neave has promoted Joelle Grace to partner in its national corporate practice. Joelle Grace.  Joelle has developed particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions, business advisory, corporate governance and commercial contracting, and operates in a range of industries. After completing BA and LLB(Hons) degrees at the University of Otago, Joelle was admitted as…

Julian Clarke moves to Apex Insurance

Cavell Leitch’s long time (18 year) Managing Partner Julian Clarke has left the firm to become owner and director of Apex Insurance Christchurch specialising in Commercial and Property Insurance.

Two new partners appointed by Glaister Ennor

Auckland firm Glaister Ennor has promoted two senior associates to its partnership. Anthea Coombes.  Anthea Coombes is an expert in subdivisions and has significant experience in a wide range of land development and property matters. She has over 12 years’ experience in property law, and has worked on major subdivisions, commercial property transactions,…