Dr Pauline Kingi to inquire into Police appointment process

Former lawyer Pauline Kingi has been appointed the single member of the Government Inquiry into the Appointment Process for a Deputy Commissioner of Police. The Inquiry will commence on 6 August 2018. It will be an independent inquiry administered by the Department of Internal Affairs. Its purpose is to examine, identify, and…

Nick Summerfield appointed partner at Anthony Harper

Anthony Harper has appointed Nick Summerfield to the partnership. Nick Summerfield.  Nick specialises in financial services, corporate advice and banking and finance and is based in the firm’s Auckland office. He was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 2002 after graduating BCom, LLB from the University of Canterbury. Nick has practiced in Australia…

Tara Hurley returns to Martelli McKegg

Tara HurleyMartelli McKegg has announced the return to work of senior associate Tara Hurley from a second period of maternity leave. Tara is a specialist relationship property and family trust lawyer and has been a member of Martelli McKegg’s Auckland team for 10 years. She relocated to Rotorua last year and now…

Jane Belthazar establishes Belthazar Law Ltd

Jane Belthazar commenced sole practice as sole director of an incorporated law firm, Belthazar Law Ltd (www.belthazarlaw.com), in Auckland on 1 July. Jane Belthazar.  Jane has a BCom from the University of Auckland and an LLB from AUT and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in December 2013. She will continue to…

Laura Valiant joins FlexiGroup New Zealand

Laura Valiant has been appointed General Counsel and Company Secretary for FlexiGroup New Zealand. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 2000, Laura has experience in legal, financial services and executive roles. She has, provided commercial, transactional and strategic legal advice for large global companies and financial institutions in both the…

New partner at Preston Russell Law

Southland law firm Preston Russell Law has appointed a new partner. Rebecca McLeod.  Rebecca McLeod heads the firm’s Winton office and works in the employment law and primary industries teams, with a particular focus on health and safety laws in relation to farming. Rebecca was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in June…

Lawyer new EPA Board head

Hamilton lawyer Julie Hardaker has been appointed chairperson of the Environmental Protection Authority Board. The EPA board is responsible for the EPA’s governance. The EPA makes decisions for and regulates hazardous substances and new organisms as well as specified marine activities in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone. It also provides administrative support…

Malley & Co announces promotions and new staff

Canterbury firm Malley & Co has promoted four staff and welcomed another two lawyers. Michael McKay.  Michael McKay has been promoted to senior associate in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. Michael joined Malley and Co in 2012 and specialises in construction and insurance litigation and is also experienced in arbitration and…

Henderson Reeves appoints Amanda Morgan as Director

Whangarei firm Henderson Reeves has appointed Amanda Morgan as a director. Amanda Morgan.  Amanda was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in October 2008 after graduating from the University of Auckland. She joined the firm in 2009 and specialises in family law, with particular interests in relationship property, trust law and elder law…

Simpson Grierson appoints new HR Director

Simpson Grierson has appointed Paula Williams as its new Director of Human Resources. Paula Williams.  Paula joins the firm from Air New Zealand where she held senior roles in the HR team, most recently as Senior HR Business Partner – Air Operations and Business Performance Group. She has a Masters in Advanced Leadership…