Clare Maddocks joins Stephens Lawyers

Wellington law firm Stephens Lawyers says Claire Maddocks has joined the firm as a Senior Associate (Legal Executive). Claire has over 25 years' experience specialising in the buying and selling of real estate, wills, trustrs and estates, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and asset planning. She joins Stephens Lawyers from another Wellington law…

Jonathan Robinson appointed PCO Access to Legislation Director

Jonathan Robinson has been appointed Deputy Chief Parliamentary Counsel (Director Access to Legislation) at the Parliamentary Counsel Office, effective from 29 August 2016. Mr Robinson is currently Executive Director of Resources and Legal Services with the Environment Agency in England. He has significant experience in the development of policy and legislation, including…

Mike Chapman appointed to Polytechnic Council

Horticulture New Zealand CEO Michael (Mike) Chapman has been appointed Deputy Chair of the new combined Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic council. Mr Chapman was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in February 1982 and holds a practising certificate. He has previously been CEO of both NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorproate and…

Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Award shortlist released

Seven New Zealand law firms have made the shortlist for the Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards 2016. The winners of the awards, by Euromoney-owned publisher Asialaw, will be announced in Hong Kong on 27 September 2016. The New Zealand firms on the shortlist for the New Zealand law firm of the year…

Tanya Young joins Anderson Lloyd

Tanya Young has joined Anderson Lloyd.  Tanya worked for the firm as a summer clerk in 2014 and a law clerk in 2015.  She was admitted in July 2016 and is now a solicitor in the Auckland commercial team where she works primarily on infrastructure, construction, banking and finance matters.

Christina Sheard Kensington Swan partner

Christina Sheard has been made a partner of Kensington Swan.  Admitted in September 1999, Christina is a resource management specialist with over 15 years' experience in Auckland and London.  She joins partner, Nicky McIndoe, who leads the firm's Environment and Planning Team at the firm's Auckland office.  Christina advises on a wide variety…

Philip Leightley promoted by Bell Gully

Bell Gully has promoted Philip Leightley to senior associate. Philip was admitted in September 2009 and started his career with Bell Gully, returning from London law firm Slaughter and May in late 2015. Philip advises clients on capital markets transactions, private acquisitions and general corporate compliance.

Daniel Wong appointed to NZSO Board

Lawyer Daniel Wong has been appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. "Mr Wong has an extensive background in the corporate legal sector in New Zealand and the UK, and is the director and co-founder of the Auckland based specialist corporate law…

Waikato law students win Australian competition

A team of law students from the University of Waikato has secured victory over the University of Canterbury, winning the Australian national negotiation competition in Hobart on 8 July 2016. The winning team was made up of Zachary Katene, studying a Bachelor of Laws with honours and Bachelor of Management Studies…

Alex Laurenson President of NZLS Taranaki branch

Govett Quilliam partner Alex Laurenson has been elected President of the Taranaki branch of the New Zealand Law Society. Mr Laurenson replaces Rajan Rai, who was President for six terms from 2010 to 2016.  The Taranaki branch Council elected at the branch AGM on 26 June 2016 is: Rachael Webb (Vice-President), Tom…