Jim Berkett retires from Legal Practice

Jim Mervyn Berkett has retired from active legal practice as Principal of J.B. Law. The Hamilton-based practice of J.B. Law has been taken over by Brook Law with whom Jim will remain as a Consultant. Jim will also continue as a Mediator with Fairway Resolution Limited.

Sarah Moore joins Morris Legal

Sarah Moore Sarah Moore joins Morris Legal as its newest senior associate. Having received her LLB(Hons) and BMus(Hons) from the University of Melbourne, Sarah has represented clients in relationship property, trust and estate litigation in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Morris Legal, Sarah worked as a senior associate in the dispute…

Kimberly Knox appointed director at Gaze Burt

Kimberly Knox Gaze Burt has announced the appointment of a new director, Kimberly Knox. Kimberly joined the firm in 2016 and has practised in Auckland since her admission to the bar in 2006. She brings a wealth of experience in commercial and property practice. Kimberly advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint venture arrangements,…

Sharon Chandra announced partner at Turner Hopkins

Sharon Chandra Turner Hopkins announced its newest partner, Sharon Chandra, on 1 May 2020. Sharon has been with Turner Hopkins since 2015, after practising at a family law firm in Auckland CBD for a number of years. Sharon specialises in family law, with a particular focus on relationship property, trusts and estates.…

Satiu Simativa I Perese appointed Chief Justice of Sāmoa

The Sāmoan Government has announced the appointment of Afioga Satiu Simativa I Perese as the new Chief Justice of Sāmoa. Chief Justice Perese is 58 years old and is currently practising as a barrister in Auckland. He was born in Maagiagi and began his education at Maagiagi Primary School before his…

Five barristers join Walker Street Chambers

Five new members have joined Walker Street Chambers in Christchurch. Walker Street Chambers is a set of independent barristers whose members represent clients in Court proceedings at all levels throughout New Zealand. Jessica Campbell Jessica Campbell has joined Walker Street Chambers as an employed barrister specialising in criminal law. Jessica…

Debra Dorrington steps down from AlexanderDorrington

Debra Dorrington After more than 20 years since she co-founded AlexanderDorrington Lawyers, Debra Dorrington is stepping down from her role as a director and owner of the firm. Debra remains a lawyer, mentor, leadership guru and change agent, and she will stay at AlexanderDorrington in the short term to support the firm…

Wynn Williams announce three promotions

Wynn Williams has announced three promotions within its national team. Katherine Binsted Katherine Binsted has been promoted to Senior Associate in the Corporate & Commercial Team. Katherine joined the firm in October 2019. She has dual senior capability in both commercial property and corporate advisory. In particular, Katherine has considerable expertise…

Warren Moffat Appointed to ORFU Board

Dunedin-based lawyer Warren Moffat has been appointed to the Otago Rugby Football Union Board. Warren is a partner at Webb Farry Lawyers, working in the Commercial team. He handles general commercial, property, immigration and business matters, with a particular interest in legal issues affecting sportspeople and organisations.

Senior Legal Counsel Appointment at Cigna Insurance NZ

Nicolette Luke Nicolette Luke has been promoted to Senior Legal Counsel at Cigna Insurance. Nicolette graduated from the University of Otago with a conjoint Bachelor of Law and Arts in 2015 and was admitted in 2016. She was a solicitor in the litigation team at Inland Revenue for three years before…