Colette Mackenzie joins Greg Kelly Law Ltd

Colette Mackenzie has joined Wellington’s Greg Kelly Law Ltd as an associate. Colette Mackenzie.  Colette was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in May 1997 and previously managed a large trust practice for a Lower Hutt/Wellington-based firm along with general property and private client matters, including relationship property. She then spent two years…

Two promotions at Sharp Tudhope

Tauranga law firm Sharp Tudhope Lawyers has promoted two lawyers to senior solicitors. Lauren Qiu.  Lauren Qiu was admitted in December 2014 and joined the firm in 2016. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, she advises on a wide range of property, relationship property and immigration matters. Lauren helps corporate clients and high net worth individuals…

Lance Lawson appoints Ian Harvey Associate

Ian Harvey has been appointed an associate at Rotorua firm Lance Lawson. Ian Harvey.  Ian was admitted as a solicitor in England in 1990 and practised in civil litigation. He was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand in 2013. Ian joined the firm in 2017 and currently practises in civil…

Richard May appointed Luke Cunningham Clere partner

Richard May has been appointed a partner at Luke Cunningham Clere. Richard May.  Richard acts for both public and private sector clients on disputes involving issues of civil, commercial and public law. He also has an advisory practice, and has particular expertise in investigations, insolvency disputes and administrative law. Before joining Luke Cunningham…

Alex Chapman joins Buddle Findlay

Alex Chapman has joined Buddle Findlay's Wellington office as a senior associate in the corporate and commercial team. Alex was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in February 2011. She advises on a variety of corporate and commercial matters with a particular focus on technology, outsourcing, data and privacy and consumer law.

College of Law New Zealand award winners

The College of Law New Zealand has announced the winners of its awards to top students completing its Professional Legal Studies Course in 2017. Top Overall Students Place Student 1 Graeme Dill-Russell (Christchurch) 2 Steven Mutch (Auckland) 3 Kimberley Pepper (Hamilton) Auckland Regional Awards Place Student 1 Steven Mutch 2 Lucy Harrison 3 Michael Greenon Christchurch Regional Awards Place Student 1 Graeme Dill-Russell 2 Beth Gallacher 3 Danielle Hall Hamilton Regional Awards Place Student 1 Kimberley Pepper 2 Katie Robb 3 Kohe Ruwhiu Wellington Regional Awards Place Student 1 Mark Shaw 2 George…

Amy Gulbransen joins Rachael Dewar Law

Amy Gulbransen has joined Rachael Dewar Law in Wellington after relocating from Nelson where she specialised in family law. Amy Gulbransen.  Amy works in all areas of family law with a particular interest in care of children, domestic violence and relationship property matters. She graduated from Canterbury University in 2010 and was admitted…

Whitlock Williams and Whitlock & Co changes

Whitlock Williams Gillian Williams of Whitlock Williams will take over the general practice of Whitlock & Co (apart from litigation matters) from 1 September 2018. All existing contact details for Whitlock & Co will transfer to Whitlock Williams from that date. Jacob Kim will move from Whitlock & Co to Whitlock…

LEANZ Essay Competition winners announced

The Law and Economics Association of New Zealand (LEANZ) has announced the winner and commendable runner-up of its inaugural Essay Competition. The first prize of $3,000 was awarded to Alex Ross for ‘Green Bonds Securities Regulation: Towards a Low Carbon Economy’. The discretionary prize for a commendable runner-up prize of $1,500 was…

Construction essay prize-winners announced

The Society of Construction Law New Zealand has announced the winners of its seventh annual Essay Competition. The competition is designed to encourage an interest in construction law amongst undergraduate or recently graduated students. First Prize - Zane Fookes for ‘The Inclusion of a Methodology in Construction Contracts: A Question of Control…