Stout Shield mooting won by Jessica Palairet and James Rankin

University of Auckland law students Jessica Palairet and James Rankin have won the 2017 Stout Shield and the Gary Davies Memorial Prize. Jessica has also won the Geoffrey Powell Prize for best Stout Shield mooter. Named after the late Sir Robert Stout – a former Premier of New Zealand and later Chief…

Winners of NZ awards at Australasian Law Awards 2017

There were three exclusively New Zealand awards at the 2017 Australasian Law Awards, presented in Sydney on 18 May. The awards are held by Australian publishing company Key Media. The New Zealand Deal Firm of the Year was won by Chapman Tripp. The New Zealand Dealmaker of the Year was won by…

Promotions at Thomas Dewar Sziranyi Letts

Lower Hutt firm Thomas Dewar Sziranyi Letts has announced three promotions. Craig Foster has been appointed Senior Associate. Craig was admitted in May 2004 and joined the firm in 2007. He specialises in family law, wills and estates, all aspects of elder law and criminal law. Craig is also appointed by…

Glen Holm-Hansen joins Lowndes

Auckland firm Lowndes has appointed Glen Holm-Hansen a senior associate.  Glen has practised in commercial litigation for 10 years with experience in significant investigations undertaken by the Commerce Commission under the Commerce Act and Fair Trading Act as well as other regulatory bodies including the Serious Fraud office. He regularly advises on…

Amanda Fernandez returns to Buddle Findlay

Amanda Fernandez has re-joined Buddle Findlay's Auckland office as a senior associate in the banking and finance team. Amanda advises on acquisition, corporate and property finance transactions. Amanda was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 2006. Before re-joining Buddle Findlay, she worked at international law firms in Sydney and Frankfurt.

Anita Killeen appointed UNICEF Director

Auckland barrister Anita Killeen has been appointed a Director of UNICEF New Zealand. UNICEF was established by the United Nations in 1946 and works in more than 190 countries around the world, providing healthcare, nutrition, clean water, education, policy advocacy, child protection and emergency relief.

David Nicoll appointed to Heritage NZ Board

Auckland lawyer David Nicoll has been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Board. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in December 1984, Mr Nicoll has experience in governance and fundraising in the heritage and cultural sectors. This includes being a founding Trustee of the Auckland Museum Foundation. He is also associated with…

Temporary Ombudsman term extension recommended

Parliament's Officers of Parliament Committee has recommended that the House recommend to the Governor-General that Leo Donnelly's appointment as a temporary Ombudsman be extended for a further 11 months, from 1 August 2017 to 30 June 2018. Mr Donnelly's appointment as a temporary Ombudsman commenced on 1 August 2016 with the…

John Wayne Howell joins Mackenzie Elvin

John Wayne Howell has joined Tauranga firm Mackenzie Elvin as an Associate. John Wayne graduated from Victoria University in 2008 and began his career in Wellington before moving to Tauranga in 2014. He specialises in litigation with a focus in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defence, employment and family/relationship property matters.

Amy Keir commences practice as civil barrister

Amy Keir Amy Keir has commenced practice as a civil barrister. Her areas of expertise include employment, health and safety and insurance matters. Amy is based in Christchurch and takes instructions New Zealand-wide. Admitted to the bar in 2005 she was previously an associate with Christchurch firm Young Hunter.