Katrina Hammon becomes partner at Duncan Cotterill

Katrina Hammon has become a partner in Duncan Cotterill’s Auckland office. She specialises in franchising, distribution and licensing with a particular focus on retail, intellectual property, network growth and international expansion. Before joining Duncan Cotterill Katrina was the senior legal counsel at SumoSalad Group and a senior associate at global firm Norton…

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts promotes five lawyers

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts has announced the promotion of five lawyers into senior positions. Charlotte Carey has become a senior associate in the Banking and Financial Services team in Wellington. Charlotte joined the firm as a senior solicitor in 2014 from a boutique law firm. Since joining, Charlotte has become instrumental…

Tina Mitchell appointed Deputy Banking Ombudsman - Prevention

Tina Mitchell has been appointed Deputy Banking Ombudsman – Prevention for the Banking Ombudsman Scheme. Tina was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 1995 and has worked in a range of resolution and leadership contexts over the last 20 years, including private practice, regulatory services, policy and advisory roles. Her role…

Copeland Ashcroft promotes Rebecca Laney

Copeland Ashcroft Law has promoted Rebecca Laney to senior solicitor. Rebecca completed law and psychology degrees at the University of Otago and joined the firm in May 2013, initially working in the Invercargill office but now based in the Dunedin office. She offers advice and guidance to both employers and employees on…

McKenzie Cox now solicitor at McWilliam Rennie Lawyers

McKenzie Cox has been promoted to solicitor at Wellington family law specialists McWilliam Rennie. McKenzie graduated from the University of Waikato in December 2016 with an LLB and was admitted in the Hamilton High Court in June 2017. She practises in family and criminal law, and has a particular interest in relationship…

WRMK Lawyers appoint new Director

WRMK Lawyers in Whangarei have appointed a new Director. Chris Taylor graduated and was admitted to the bar in 2005. In 2010, he joined the WRMK business department.  Chris handles corporate and business legal matters, including securities, capital raising, funds management, contract negotiation and drafting, finance, joint ventures, limited partnerships, and other…

Jasmine Tietjens becomes Law Commission's new General Manager

Jasmine Tietjens was previously the Director - Legal and Property at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).  She was responsible for a significant part of NZTE's corporate services focusing on legal procurement and facilities, including being Chief Legal Counsel. Prior to her seven years with NZTE, Jasmine was a Senior Solicitor…

Melissa Bourke appointed Innes Dean Tararua Law Ltd director

Melissa Bourke has been appointed a director of Manawatu law firm Innes Dean Tararua Law Ltd. Melissa joined the firm in 2012 and has experience in the areas of property, relationship property, estates and trusts with a special interest in elder law and mental incapacity. She sits on the Manawatu Lawyer for…

Chief Victims Advisor appointment extended

The appointment of Kim McGregor as Chief Victims Advisor to Government has been extended until November 2018. Dr McGregor was appointed as the inaugural Chief Victims Advisor on 12 November 2015.

David Campbell re-elected President of NZLS Auckland branch

David Campbell was re-elected unopposed as President of the NZLS Auckland branch, as announced at the branch AGM on 21 June. Mr Campbell is a partner with Kensington Swan and specialises in commercial and civil litigation and provides common law advice. Robert Makgill was elected to the Council and Chris Patterson and…