Obituaries
Alistair ‘Jock’ Nicolson 1936-2020
The following is the eulogy given by Alan MacKenzie at Alistair Nicolson’s belated funeral in Wellington. Jock – as he was always known due to his Scottish heritage – was a much-loved lawyer in the city and a former Vice President of the New Zealand Law Society. He died on...
Major Steven James Taylor, AE
Stephen James Taylor had a distinguished 46 year career at the bar that reflected his combined love of the armed services and the law.
Philip David Watts (1955-2020)
Judge Brandts-Giesen shares the eulogy he gave to his friend and colleague Philip Watts.
Obituary: Robert Davidson 1951-2020
The prominent Christchurch employment and immigration lawyer Rob Davidson has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
Mr Davidson was regarded as a big character and a prominent member of the local legal profession, but had a tough upbringing, leading to him becoming a “right tearaway” and...