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Riverbank Chambers newly opened

A new barristers’ chambers have opened in Hamilton. Currently, six principal barristers, five additional barristers and administration staff occupy Riverbank Chambers, the largest in the Waikato/Bay of plenty. The principals of Riverbank Chambers are David O'Neill, Phil Lang, Melanie O'Neill, Philip Cornegé, James Gurnick and Truc Tran. The other current members of Riverbank Chambers…
Chapman Tripp promotes two special counsel

Chapman Tripp promotes two special counsel

Two Chapman Tripp lawyers have been promoted to Special Counsel, effective 1 December 2019. Vivian Cheng joined Chapman Tripp in 2012. She has 17 years’ experience advising clients on all aspects of taxation law, with particular expertise in business structures and reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions and cross-border taxation. Vivian Cheng Vivian…

Judge Coral Shaw new Historical Abuse in State Care inquiry Chair

Judge Coral Shaw has been appointed as the new Chair of the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions. She will begin her new role on 15 November 2019. "Judge Shaw, who is currently one of the inquiry commissioners, is extremely well qualified for…
Hamilton lawyer gets her own rose

Hamilton lawyer gets her own rose

Julie Hardaker has received a species of rose named after her as a farewell gift from Hamilton City. The gift was promised after she finished serving two terms as Hamilton Mayor. Julie Hardaker The Julie Marguerite Rose has been grown by New Zealand rose grower, Rob Somerfield, and features a unique creamy…

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Claro promotes Andrea Lane

Claro promotes Andrea Lane

Andrea Lane has been promoted to Senior Solicitor at specialist health sector law firm, Claro. Andrea Lane Andrea has had a previous career as a radiographer.  In 2019 she completed a LLM in Medical Law and Ethics, University of Edinburgh (awarded with Distinction), and was awarded McLagan Prize for the best graduate in…
Dan Chisholm joins Mortlock McCormack Law

Dan Chisholm joins Mortlock McCormack Law

Christchurch firm Mortlock McCormack Law welcomes Dan Chisholm as an Associate. Dan Chisholm Dan specialises in commercial and entertainment law, with a specific expertise in the music industry, acting for some prominent musicians and labels in New Zealand and Australia. He advises on a range of music related agreements, including songwriter, recording, management, producer,…
Andrew Morris joins Morris Legal as Senior Associate

Andrew Morris joins Morris Legal as Senior Associate

Andrew joins private client firm Morris Legal as its newest Senior Associate, coming from US firm White & Case in London. Andrew Morris Andrew will specialise in trust, estate and relationship property disputes for New Zealand and international clients. Before moving to London, Andrew began his career at Russell McVeagh in Auckland, and…
Lambton Chambers welcomes four additions

Lambton Chambers welcomes four additions

Felix Geiringer is a Wellington barrister previously with Terrace Chambers. Felix Geiringer He has a broad scope of practise and has undertaken many important cases in a wide range of legal fields, including appearances in the New Zealand Supreme Court and the Privy Council.  He has previously worked as a barrister in London,…
Parry Field Lawyers announce four promotions

Parry Field Lawyers announce four promotions

Steven Moe has been promoted to partner. Steven Moe He joined the firm three years ago after having worked for an international law firm for 11 years. Steven focuses on social enterprises, start-ups, tech companies and other commercial matters. Judith Bullin has been promoted to senior associate. She works in the property and…
Malley & Co welcome one and promote two

Malley & Co welcome one and promote two

Madeleine Buchanan has joined the firm as a lawyer in the commercial team. Madeleine Buchanan Madeleine graduated from the University of Canterbury with a LLB and BA in 2017. She was admitted at the High Court in Christchurch in December, 2018. Chantal Morkel has been promoted to Partner in the firm. Chantal joined…
Maree Hayes awarded Public Service Medal

Maree Hayes awarded Public Service Medal

Invercargill Court Services Manager, Maree Hayes, has received the New Zealand Public Service Medal, recognising her commitment to public service. Maree Hayes Maree has worked for the Invercargill High and District Courts for 43 years. In that time, she was part of the foundation committee for ‘The Right Track’ – an educational…
ClearStone Legal welcomes Francine Cameron

ClearStone Legal welcomes Francine Cameron

Francine Cameron has joined ClearStone Legal and re-enrolled as a Solicitor. She has 7 years’ experience and is returning to law after a break for parental responsibilities. Francine Cameron Francine is a general practitioner and assists broadly with relationship property, trusts and estate planning and contracts. She is also the Chairperson of…
Two join Wynn Williams

Two join Wynn Williams

Kate Bradley has joined Wynn Williams’ Dispute Resolution team in Christchurch as Associate. Kate has a broad commercial background and specialises in family law, with a particular focus on relationship property, trust and estate disputes. Katherine Binsted joins the firm’s Corporate and Commercial team in Auckland as Associate. Katherine is broadly…
SBM Legal announce changes to partnership

SBM Legal announce changes to partnership

The partnership of employment law and human resource specialist firm SBM Legal farewell one and welcome two as of 30 October, 2019. Anthony Russell, Penny Swarbrick, Kathryn Beck, Bridget Smith, Matthew McGoldrick Don Mackinnon has stepped down as a partner to pursue a role as a Barrister. Don has been with SBM…
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