Elisabeth Welson re-appointed to Commission’s board

Wellington lawyer Elisabeth Welson has been re-appointed to a further term on the board of the Commerce Commission. Economist Sue Begg has been re-appointed as Deputy Chairperson and the former Chief Executive of Auckland Council Investments, John Crawford, also joins the board as an associate. The board of the Commerce Commission consists…

Kiriana Tan appointed to Family Violence Death Review Committee

Hamilton barrister Kiriana Tan has been appointed as a member of the Family Violence Death Review Committee until May 2020. Kiriana Tan.  Kiriana, who practises from Te Kōpū Chambers, Hamilton was appointed by the Board of the Health Quality and Safety Commission for her expertise in law and experience working in the…

Catherine Shirley-Brown joins Simpson Grierson

Catherine Shirley-Brown has joined Simpson Grierson’s Wellington commercial law team as a special counsel. Catherine Shirley-Brown.  Catherine will become a partner with the firm after completing New Zealand Law Society requirements. She has a particular focus on cross border M&A and transactions involving financial sponsors, and brings considerable experience advising businesses across a…

Brett Crowley appointed Wellington Public Defender

Brett Crowley has been appointed Wellington’s Public Defender. Brett Crowley.  Brett is an experienced criminal law practitioner with more than 20 years’ experience in trial and appellate work. He graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 1990 and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 1992. He has been a litigation skills…

Jeanine Mitchell now North Harbour Law partner

Jeanine Mitchell has been made a partner at North Harbour Law, effective 1 October 2018. Jeanine Mitchell.  Jeanine was admitted in 2005 and has a background in civil litigation. Since joining North Harbour Law in 2011 she has worked in most areas of general practice, with a particular focus on trusts and relationship…

New Special Counsel at Hesketh Henry

Emma Tonkin has been appointed as a special counsel in the Hesketh Henry Private Wealth team. Emma joins the firm after 18 years at a national New Zealand law firm, interspersed with time in London. Her work includes experience in both Private Wealth and Property and  she acts for many high net worth…

NZ LAW Ltd appoints two new directors

NZ LAW Ltd has appointed two new directors to its board. Melissa Bourke.  Melissa Bourke, a partner in Palmerston North law firm Innes Dean Tararua Law, advises clients on trust, property and relationship property law. She is also experienced in elder law and is regularly appointed as Lawyer for the Subject Person. …

Ross Wilson to chair WorkSafe New Zealand Board

Ross Wilson has been appointed Chair of the WorkSafe New Zealand Board. Mr Wilson is currently the Deputy Chair and has been acting as Chair since Professor Gregor Coster’s resignation from the Board earlier this year. He is a former president of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and is a lawyer…

Simon Ward rejoins Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle LLP

New Zealander Simon Ward has rejoined international US law firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP as Muscat Managing Partner. Mr Ward was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the HIgh Court of New Zealand in September 2001 and holds a New Zealand practising certificate. He was appointed to the Oman…

K3 Legal appoints Toni Brown director

K3 Legal has appointed family and trust law specialist Toni Brown as a director. Toni Brown.  Toni completed a law degree at the University of Otago in 1989. She spent the next 20 years in Otago and Central Otago before returning to the North Island. After becoming a barrister sole in 2009, Toni…