Mike Campbell (Senior Associate, Wellington) is highly experienced in resource management and local government law. He provides pragmatic advice on complex planning issues, including to corporates with significant landholdings and development interests. Mike has acted in high-profile litigation relating to freshwater, urban development and forestry, and is at the forefront of developments in resource management law, presenting regularly on these subjects. 

Tyson Hullena (Senior Associate, Wellington) strengthens the firm’s dispute resolution and Māori law capability. He advises Māori landowners and post-settlement governance entities on disputes involving tikanga Māori, Māori land and collective ownership – and their intersection with common law principles. Tyson brings tikanga insight together with commercial pragmatism. He also has a particular interest in the legal and regulatory dimensions of emerging technology issues and frequently assists clients with breach of confidence claims and managing risks around sensitive information. 

Jennifer Smith (Senior Associate, Wellington) rejoined DLA Piper recently, after two years with an offshore law firm in Hong Kong. She is known for advising financial market participants on innovative managed investment schemes and product offerings across both retail and wholesale markets. Her experience also extends to Cayman investment vehicles, private equity and hedge funds, where she has advised on fund formation, restructuring and governance. 

DLA Piper in New Zealand has also expanded its Associate ranks with the promotion of Wellington-based Michael Fitzpatrick-Cockram.This growth is complemented by the addition of Anne Hewson, Paul Park, and Jacob Smith, who have joined the firm’s finance, corporate, and litigation/regulatory groups in Auckland.