Dylan Gould joins Jon Webb

Dylan Gould has joined Waikato law firm Jon Webb as a solicitor. Dylan was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in March 2011 and formerly worked at BSA Law and Lewis Lawyers.

International sports law appointment for Maria Clarke

Maria ClarkeMaria Clarke, of specialist sports law firm, Maria Clarke Lawyers, has recently been appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Governance Review Working Group. The IPC is undertaking an extensive review of its governance structures for the first time since 2004 with the aim of strengthening its position…

Stephanie Grieve commences practice as barrister

Stephanie Grieve has commenced practice as a barrister sole at premises in High Street, Christchurch, specialising in civil litigation and insurance. Stephanie Grieve.  Stephanie was admitted in 1997 and was a litigation partner with Duncan Cotterill from 2011. Before that, she was a partner in the Christchurch office of Anderson Lloyd for…

Sandra Braithwaite appointed Harkness Henry partner

Sandra Braithwaite has been appointed a partner of Harkness Henry. Sandra Braithwaite.  Sandra was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in December 2004 and holds an LLB(Hons) with first class honours. She practised as a chartered accountant for 18 years before joining Harkness Henry in 2004. Sandra has expertise in commercial contracts, business transactions…

Kent Arnott new Law Society Marlborough branch President

Kent Arnott was elected President of the Marlborough branch of the New Zealand Law Society at the branch AGM on 17 April. Kent grew up in Invercargill and studied at the University of Otago, graduating BA (political studies) and LLB in 2007. He was admitted to the bar in March 2008…

Gault Mitchell Law appoints Simon Pigou partner

Simon Pigou has been made a partner at Gault Mitchell Law from 1 April 2018. Simon Pigou.  Simon was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in June 2012 and gained considerable experience at a large provincial firm before joining Gault Mitchell Law in 2015. His focus is in the areas of residential and…

James Donkin joins Quay Chambers

James Donkin has joined Quay Chambers in Auckland as a barrister sole, specialising in complex civil litigation, contentious regulatory matters and white-collar offending. Jame Donkin.  He was admitted in 2005 and has worked at Russell McVeagh, Meredith Connell and Rice + Co (now Rice Speir). James also spent two years in Singapore as…

Ian Murray joins Harbour Chambers

Ian Murray has joined Wellington’s Harbour Chambers as a barrister sole specialising in public law, regulatory offending – in particular, health and safety – professional regulation and discipline, and criminal law, especially at the appellate level. Ian Murray.  Ian was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 1994. Before moving to Harbour…

Danielle Kelly joins Buddle Findlay

Danielle Kelly has joined Buddle Findlay’s Auckland office as a senior solicitor in the banking and financial services team. Danielle Kelly.  Danielle has a broad range of experience in domestic and international banking and finance law with particular expertise in cross-border leveraged and acquisition finance, corporate lending and real estate and development…

Changes at Claro

Claro has appointed three staff to the role of Special Counsel and announced two other changes. Wendy Beverley.  Wendy Beverley has been appointed Special Counsel. She has many years’ experience advising public and private organisations on health and medico-legal issues, including sharing and disclosure of information, consent, PPPR Act, mental health and elder…