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Tribute to Robert Ludbrook, ONZM

Robert Ludbrook ONZM passed away in October, after giving a lifetime of service to fighting injustice. He sought to make sure the most vulnerable in our society have access to effective legal services. His achievements were many and hugely significant, stretching over decades – here are a few select highlights.

Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC

The legal profession farewells the Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC, a figurehead of New Zealand law, following his passing on 29 December 2023, aged 92.

Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law

Last week, a long serving public and international lawyer, Dame Alison Quentin-Baxter, whose legacy has been enshrined in constitutional law in New Zealand and overseas, passed away peacefully at home on 30 September 2023 at the age of 93.

Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC

On 27 August 2023, the legal profession lost a highly respected friend, colleague and stalwart who has significantly contributed to New Zealand’s parliamentary practice and law, with the death of David Graham McGee.

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Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC

Leonard Andrew Andersen (08 April 1952 – 16 September 2023) There is a sense of shock and sadness amongst the legal community at the sudden death of highly respected friend, colleague and stalwart of the profession, Len Andersen KC.

Rajan Rai

Last week a long serving member, friend and colleague of the Taranaki legal community was farewelled. Rajan has been remembered fondly by those who worked with him across a career as practising lawyer spanning 40 years. Rajan was admitted to the bar in June 1983.

Rt Hon Paul East CNZM KC PC

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa mourns the death of the Right Honourable Paul East CNZM KC PC, former Attorney-General and esteemed practitioner within our community. He was 76 years old.

Law Society remembers Emily McNaughtan, solicitor and professional triathlete

The Law Society was shocked and saddened by the passing of a much-loved staff member, Emily McNaughtan. The 28-year-old solicitor passed away on 11 September 2022 as a result of injuries sustained in a mountain bike accident.

Andrew Charles Beck

It was with great sadness that the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa learned of the passing of one of the prominent members of our profession, Andrew Beck.

Former Law Society President and property law expert Ian Haynes ONZM passes away

It is with deep sadness that the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa learned of the passing of Ian Haynes ONZM, former President of the Law Society.

John Anderson McBride

On 31 January 2022, the law lost one of its most loved and respected servants with the death of John McBride after a long and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Retired Rotorua solicitor Ross Burton died in Tauranga on 8 July 2021 at the age of 92.

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