Chris Walker joins Wynyard Wood

Chris Walker has merged his practice Chris M Walker Lawyer with Wynyard Wood, effective from 1 April 2017. Chris is now practising as a consultant from the Wynyard Wood Highbrook, Auckland office. He has over 30 years’ experience practising in trust, property and business law.

Outstanding performance by Auckland University at Jessup Moot

The University of Auckland team has won four awards at the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Competition in Washington DC, with one of the team named best overall speaker. The Jessup Moot is the most prestigious moot court competition in the world, with participants from over 550 law schools. Tiaan Nelson,…

NZ winners in Asia Tax Awards 2017 announced

The winners of the three New Zealand awards at the International Tax Review Asia Awards 2017 have been announced. The sixth annual award ceremony was held in Singapore on 4 May 2017. Nominations of firms were made between November 2016 and February 2017, with a shortlist completed by the sponsor International…

Norling Law appoints new Associate

Anna Cherkashina has joined Auckland firm Norling Law as an Associate. Anna, who is fluent in Russian, specialises in commercial litigation and has appeared as counsel in the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. She has a special interest in insolvency, debt recovery and security enforcement.

Alison Bendall re-elected NZLS Gisborne branch President

Employment litigation specialist and Burnard Bull & Co partner Alison Bendall was re-elected President of the NZLS Gisborne branch at the branch AGM on 6 April. A new Council was also elected. President: Alison Bendall. Vice President: Davie Ure. Council: AJ Baker, Alistair Clarke, Heather Vaughn, Kris Clapham, Jonathan Natusch, Michael Gordon, Michael…

Fiona Jagiello appointed McVeagh Fleming Associate

Fiona Jagiello has been appointed an Associate at Auckland firm McVeagh Fleming. She began her career with the firm and recently returned after two years in London as a legal counsel at a FTSE100 company. Fiona has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and completing corporate transactions.   Her main practice areas…

Maria Hamilton elected President of NZLS Hawke's Bay branch

Maria Hamilton.  Napier barrister Maria Hamilton was elected President of the NZLS Hawke’s Bay branch at the branch AGM on 2 May. She succeeds Alison Souness and is the third successive female President of the branch – the only time this has happened in New Zealand. Ms Hamilton was admitted in 1991…

Cheryl Gwyn reappointed to Intelligence role

Cheryl Gwyn has been reappointed as Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security for a term of three years, commencing 5 May 2017. Prime Minister Bill English says the appointment of Ms Gwyn was made after consultation with Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, as is required by statute. Ms Gwyn took over the Inspector-General…

Fourth term as Marlborough President for Simon Gaines

Simon Gaines.  Simon Gaines was re-elected as President of the NZLS Marlborough branch for a fourth term at the branch AGM on 26 April 2017. Mr Gaines is a Principal of Blenheim law firm Lundons. A new branch committee was elected. President: Simon Gaines. Vice President: Jacqueline Eves. Council: Kent Arnott, Gillian Canham, Laura…

Gerard Praat continues as NZLS Nelson President

Gerard Praat.  The New Zealand Law Society Nelson branch held its AGM on 6 April and Gerard Praat was re-elected as President. A new Council was elected, with Andrew Shaw becoming Vice President. President: Gerard Praat. Vice President: Andrew Shaw. Council: Jacintha Atkinson, Gerhard Engelbrecht, Sandra Heney, Heather McKinnon, Alex Reith, Anjela Sharma, Rob…