Justice Patrick Keane retires

One of New Zealand's longest-serving judges, Justice Patrick Keane, has retired as a Judge of the High Court after 27 years as a member of the judiciary.   Justice Keane.  "You are the essence of what a Judge should be," New Zealand Law Society President Kathryn Beck told Justice Keane's final sitting in…

Arrowsmith Law established in Ashburton

Greg Martin has established a new Ashburton practice, Arrowsmith Law Ltd. Greg was previously a partner at White Fox & Jones. He has been joined by Kimberley McBride, also previously of White Fox & Jones.

McWilliam Rennie team expands

Wellington family law firm McWilliam Rennie has announced the appointment of two new Associates. Emma Cooney graduated from Victoria University BCA/LLB and began working in family and criminal law in 2007.  Emma works across all areas of family law and has been included on the Court-appointed Lawyer for Child list. She is…

Kensington Swan promotes Helen Brown to Special Counsel

Kensington Swan has announced the appointment of Helen Brown to Special Counsel. She joined Kensington Swan in 2005 and specialises in both front end and contentious construction law, and litigation.  Her litigation practice has a focus on medico-legal and public law matters.   Helen was admitted in December 2002. She will lead…

Nick Wells is new Chapman Tripp Chief Executive Partner

Nick Wells is Chapman Tripp's new Chief Executive Partner, effective 1 July 2016 and replacing Andrew Poole. Mr Poole was originally one of the firm's two managing partners, along with Mark Reese who has returned to full-time practice as a partner in the firm's Wellington banking and finance team.  Mr Poole became…

Buddle Findlay releases diversity and inclusion report

Buddle Findlay has released its 2016 Diversity and inclusion annual report. The report is the first in what the firm says will be an annual report on diversity and inclusion matters. The 2016 report covers mainly gender, reporting on education and training, sponsorship and events, initiatives, gender statistics, and career flexibility. The gender…

Rainbow Tick for Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh says it has been awarded Rainbow Tick certification. The Rainbow Tick programme is designed to help an organisation ensure it is a safe and welcoming workplace for employees of diverse gender identity and sexual orientation. Becoming certified involves an audit of relevant documents and the use of two focus groups.…

NZLS Auckland branch Council elected

The Auckland branch of the New Zealand Law Society has elected its Council for the 2016/17 year. The branch has a new President, Kensington Swan partner David Campbell. Mr Campbell was elected unopposed and succeeds Glaister Ennor partner Tim Jones, who was appointed New Zealand Law Society Vice-President, Auckland in April…

NZLS Otago branch Council elected

The Otago branch of the New Zealand Law Society has elected its Council for the 2016/17 year. President: Frazer Barton. Vice-President: John Farrow. Immediate Past President: David Robinson. Council: Karilyn Canton, Taryn Gudmanz, Jo Hambleton, Craig Power, Lucia Vincent. Central Otago Representative: Dale Lloyd. Oamaru Representative: Phil Hope. OWLS Representative: Kim Jarvis. New Practitioners' Representative: Adam Keith.

NZLS Canterbury-Westland branch Council elected

The New Zealand Law Society's Canterbury-Westland branch has elected the following Council for the 2016/17 year: President: Craig Ruane. Vice-President: Grant Tyrrell. Council: Ferne Bradley, Sophie Goodwin, Amy Keir, Lana Paul, Maria Pozza, Graeme Riach, Andrew Riches.