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Seamless return to the Bar for former Attorney-General

Chris Finlayson standing outside an imposing buildingHaving been a “lawyer in politics”, former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson QC says he will find the transition back to law an easy one. Mr Finlayson was Attorney-General throughout the nine years of the National-led Government, as well as being Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations…

Working separately but together: A profile of Barristers Chambers in Dunedin

Otago has a strong Independent Bar. It is a work style that particularly suits lawyers who are managing the demands of practising law in sync with other commitments such as being involved with Otago University, being a member of various boards or writing books. That is, perhaps, the appeal of not…

Focus on Timaru: House prices and schooling major drawcards to Riviera of the South

It is hard to attract experienced young lawyers to Timaru, and to make matters worse, the pool isn’t great for someone looking for a soulmate to keep them in the South Canterbury centre. While recent law graduates will grab anything going, finding lawyers with two or three years’ experience is difficult,…

Brian Robert Ellis struck off roll of barristers and solicitors

Auckland lawyer Brian Robert Ellis has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal. The tribunal had found Mr Ellis guilty of misconduct. In June 2018 in another matter it found he had acted for a client…

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