Andrew Shaw Law Society Nelson branch President

Andrew Shaw was elected President of the New Zealand Law Society’s Nelson branch at the branch AGM on 23 May. Mr Shaw is a director of C & F Legal Ltd. He was admitted in June 2011 after completing a law degree at Victoria University and moved to Nelson to…

Caroline Silk elected President of Law Society Taranaki branch

New Plymouth lawyer Caroline Silk was elected President of the Taranaki branch of the New Zealand Law Society at the branch 2018 AGM which was held recently. Mrs Silk is a partner of Auld Brewer Mazengarb & McEwen. She was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in December 1999 after…

Anthony Russell joins SBM Legal

Anthony Russell has joined Auckland firm SBM Legal and a Principal. Anthony Russell.  Admitted in June 1991, Anthony has 25 years’ experience in employment law with a particular focus on the health, education, and infrastructure sectors. He also has an active interest in sports law and experience in dealing with commercial and criminal…

Arthur Chung joins Wynyard Wood partnership

Arthur Chung has joined the Wynyard Wood partnership and is based in the Highbrook office. Arthur Chung.  Admitted in September 1997 after graduating from the University of Auckland, Arthur has experience in property and construction law and acts for clients in a range of transactions including the buying and selling of property,…

Three new special counsel at Buddle Findlay

Buddle Findlay has appointed three special counsel. Anita Birkinshaw.  Anita Birkinshaw is based in the Auckland office and specialises in litigation. She advises clients on a varied range of contentious matters, including in relation to intellectual property, regulatory compliance, contractual issues and administrative law. Anita is highly experienced in resolving disputes through court proceedings,…

Promotions at Lane Neave

Lane Neave has announced the promotion of a number of its lawyers. Anna Ryan.  Anna Ryan has become a member of the firm’s partnership. Anna leads Lane Neave’s competition and consumer law and intellectual property practices. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 2007, after graduating BA, LLB(Hons) from the University of Canterbury,…

Phillipa Muir to head NZ Football review

New Zealand Football has appointed employment lawyer Phillipa Muir to lead an independent review into the conduct and culture of New Zealand Football. The review is expected to be completed by the end of August. It will be confidential and only her outcomes and recommendations will be made public. Ms Muir is…

Rebecca Robertshawe appointed ministry Director, Property Law

Rebecca Robertshawe has been appointed Director, Property Law for Education Infrastructure Service at the Ministry of Education. Rebecca Robertshawe.  Rebecca was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in May 1995 after graduating with BA and LLB degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. Before moving to the ministry she was senior in-house counsel for…

ClearStone Legal and Kumeu-Huapai Law Centre merge

ClearStone Legal and the Kumeu-Huapai Law Centre have merged following the death of Russell Lawn in January 2018. ClearStone Legal operates its main office in Te Atatu Peninsula and provides part-time services from Kumeu.

Five promotions at MinterEllisonRuddWatts

MinterEllisonRuddWatts promoted five lawyers to senior positions from 1 July. Kate Jenkison has been promoted to senior counsel in the Auckland Banking and Financial Services team. Kate has spent time on secondment in General Counsel and Corporate Counsel roles and started her career in Auckland before working in the United Kingdom,…