James McLeod joins McLeod & Associates partnership

McLeod & Associates have announced James McLeod as partner of the firm. James advises individuals and businesses on all areas of New Zealand immigration law. His expertise includes devising strategies for NZ businesses in securing international talent, advising entrepreneurs and investors, and acting on skills-based and partnership visa applications,…

Farry and Co. announce two new partners

The partners of Farry and Co. have announced that Fahra Manning and Wallace Revell have been appointed as partners. Fahra was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 2002 and has a LLB and a BA, both from the University of Otago. Fahra is a leader in Farry and Co’s property and…

Moana Dorset joins NL Lawyers – Barristers and Solicitors

NL Lawyers-Barristers & Solicitors have announced that Moana Dorset will join our Firm as a Senior Lawyer effective 1 July 2020. Ms Dorset was previously with Ahuriri Chambers as a Barrister Sole and brings with her decades of experience having appeared in the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal in the criminal…

Jo Wickliffe joins Guardian Chambers

Jo Wickliffe Jo Wickliffe has joined Guardian Chambers in Auckland. She has over 20 years of criminal law experience. Jo is of Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngati Wahio descent.

Sarah Barclay promoted to Principal at AJ Park

AJ Park has announced the promotion of Sarah Barclay to principal. Sarah specialises in patent, design and related intellectual property law for mechanical and manufacturing patents, where she is able to make the most of her degree in mechanical engineering and prior industry experience. Based in AJ Park’s Wellington office, Sarah works with clients throughout…

Anthea Herron joins Juno Legal

Anthea Herron NewLaw firm Juno Legal has welcomed Anthea Herron to the team as Juno’s first Christchurch-based lawyer. Anthea is a senior in-house lawyer with experience across TMT, cyber security, M&A and network infrastructure as well as broad commercial and regulatory issues. She started out in private practice with large firms in Sydney, London and…

Erica Burke joins Haigh Lyon

Haigh Lyon has announced that Erica Burke has joined their family law team lead by Amanda Donovan and Jennie Hawker. Erica has specialised in family law for six years and is a patient advocate with a practical approach to managing all forms of relationship property and trust matters.

Buddle Findlay welcomes two Senior Associates to their Auckland office

Paul Appleyard Paul Appleyard has joined Buddle Findlay’s Auckland office as a Senior Associate in the Banking and Finance team. Paul specialises in banking and finance with a focus on event-driven finance, complex and cross-border financing, syndicated lending and borrowing and portfolio acquisitions. Prior to joining Buddle Findlay, Paul worked at a leading law…

Lawrence Hill reappointed to valuation tribunal

Lawrence Hill has been reappointed to the North Canterbury Land Valuation Tribunal for a third term. Mr Hill was registered as a valuer in 1992 and later admitted as a barrister and solicitor in May 2000. His specialist areas of practise include property-related dispute resolution, lease arbitration, mediation, and general corporate and…

Carmel Walsh on NZ Symphony Board

Carmel Walsh, barrister and member of Bankside Chambers has been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Carmel joined Bankside Chambers in 2015 when she returned to New Zealand after practice in London. As a partner in international litigation firm Barlow Lyde and Gilbert she specialised in large-scale…