Liz Lim joins Tompkins Wake partnership

Liz Lim has joined Tompkins Wake as a partner (subject to New Zealand Law Society approval). Liz Lim.  She has more than 15 years’ New Zealand and international experience in banking and finance and has acted for originators, borrowers, funders and trustees. Before joining Tompkins Wake Liz was with Bell Gully, Auckland and…

Professor David Williams elected Royal Society Fellow

Auckland University Professor of Law David Williams has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Professor Williams.  His election is in recognition of his research, scholarship and the advancement of knowledge in the areas of constitutional law, colonial legal history and the Treaty of Waitangi. He is…

Australian honour for Stewart Germann

New Zealand franchise lawyer Stewart Germann has been honoured in Melbourne, Australia at this year’s Franchise Council of Australia Legal Symposium for his ‘outstanding contribution to franchising’. Stewart Germann.  He was presented with an award in recognition of his longstanding legal services to franchising for over 30 years. Mr Germann has a long…

Anna McConachy joins Gordon & Pilditch

Anna McConachy has joined Rotorua Crown Solicitor Gordon & Pilditch. Anna was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 2011 after graduating with LLB(Hons) and BSc degrees from the University of Otago. She worked at two large Auckland firms before her move to Gordon & Pilditch.

Shine lawyers appoint Angela Parlane as director

Shine Lawyers has appointed Angela Parlane as a director from 1 November 2018. Angela Parlane.  Angela has a wealth of experience in civil litigation, insurance litigation and building defect cases. She has extensive experience in leaky homes and earthquake cases, having represented many Christchurch homeowners in disputes with EQC and their insurers.

Anna Parker rejoins Buddle Findlay

Anna Parker has rejoined Buddle Findlay as a senior associate in the public law team. Anna Parker.  Anna advises on competition, consumer, and regulatory matters, including merger clearances, cartel investigations, economic regulation of infrastructure, regulatory processes, and fair trading. Before her return to the firm, Anna worked in the competition and regulation team…

Imogen Edwards promoted at Wynn Williams

Wynn Williams has promoted Imogen Edwards from solicitor to associate in its Resource Management and Environmental Law team. Imogen Edwards.  Imogen joined Wynn Williams in 2014 and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in December 2015. She has developed particular experience with district plan reviews, urban development and land use planning, and…

Parker & Associates announces appointments

Wellington litigation firm Parker & Associates has appointed a new partner and promoted two associates. James Wollerman.  James Wollerman was appointed partner in September 2018. James specialises in civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution with a focus on construction, insurance and property related disputes. He has extensive experience representing clients in property damage and…

Buddle Findlay appoints senior solicitor

Annie Cao has joined Buddle Findlay's Christchurch office as a senior solicitor in the litigation team. Annie Cao.  Annie advises on general civil litigation, insurance disputes arising out of the Canterbury earthquakes, local government issues and insolvency matters. Before joining Buddle Findlay, Annie worked at another firm in Christchurch and was a High…

Karen Ryder joins MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Karen Ryder has been appointed a Special Counsel in MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ property and real estate team. Karen was previously at global firm Baker McKenzie in Sydney for 22 years, including 15 years as a partner in the commercial real estate team. She acted for European, US and Asian real estate funds on their…