Nikki Fisher joins Juno Legal

Nikki Fisher has joined Juno Legal. Nikki has B Com/LLB(Hons) degrees from the University of Canterbury and the University of California, Berkeley. Nikki Fisher.  She is an experienced commercial, regulatory and corporate lawyer with 18 years experience in both in-house and private practice roles in New Zealand and abroad. She has been involved…

Three new senior associates at Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh has announced the appointment of three new senior associates, from 1 June 2018. Bridget Fenton is a member of the firm's litigation group, with expertise in commercial, public law and employment disputes. Bridget is experienced in both advisory and courtroom work, having practised previously at the Crown Law Office and,…

Health and safety firm Copeland Ashcroft opens Rotorua office

Specialist employment and health and safety law firm Copeland Ashcroft has opened an office in Rotorua, taking its presence to 13 locations nationwide. Kate Ashcroft (left) and Renee Harley.  The Rotorua office will be staffed each Wednesday by Senior Solicitor Renee Harley. The firm acts for employers across a range of industries delivering…

Maria Pozza appointed Govett Quilliam Associate

Dr Maria Pozza has been appointed an associate of New Plymouth firm Govett Quilliam. Dr Maria Pozza.  Maria is based in the firm's corporate team and advises on a wide range of legal services. She is an internationally recognised expert in space law, and is the official legal adviser on space law to…

Changes at Human Rights Commission

Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero has been acting head of the Human Rights Commission from 25 May 2018. The Commission says Ms Tesoriero has agreed to take on the leadership role short term following the decision by Chief Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford to leave the Commission at the end of…

Stephanie Dyhrberg on Fair Pay Agreement team

Wellington employment lawyer Stephanie Dyhrberg has been appointed a member of the Fair Pay Agreement team. The team, to be led by former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, will develop recommendations on the design of a Fair Pay Agreement system. It is due to report back by the end of the year. Ms…

Dr John Hopkins appointed interim TINZ Director

University of Canterbury Professor of Public Law John Hopkins has been appointed an interim Director of Transparency International New Zealand. Professor Hopkins was lead author for TINZ’s submission to the OECD periodic review of the Foreign Bribery Convention. He is currently a national rapporteur in the Global Justice Project’s Rule of Law…

Sue Moroney new Community Law Centres CEO

Sue Moroney has started work as the new Chief Executive Officer of Community Law Centres o Aotearoa. Ms Moroney replaces the inaugural CEO of the national community law organisation, Liz Tennet. Sue Moroney was a Labour MP from 2005 until 2017, and she has been a prominent campaigner for Pay Equity and…

Kelly Williams Buddle Findlay Senior Associate

Kelly Williams has joined Buddle Findlay's Auckland office as a senior associate in the banking and finance team. Kelly Williams.  She has a broad range of experience in domestic and cross-border financing transactions with particular experience in property finance and corporate finance transactions and represents both borrowers and lenders. Before joining Buddle Findlay,…

Two new partners at DLA Piper

DLA Piper has appointed two partners. Both practise in Auckland. Michael Thompson.  Michael Thompson joins the Finance, Projects and Restructuring team. He advises local and international banks and borrowers on top tier domestic and cross border financing and is focused on property and development finance, acquisition finance, corporate finance and debt restructuring. Michael has…