Wynn Williams promotes two lawyers

Sinead Hart has joined Wynn Williams corporate and commercial team in the Auckland office as a senior associate. She has over 15 years’ international legal experience gained at major accounting and law firms, and moved to New Zealand in 2010. Sinead specialises in corporate advisory work and has experience in litigation and…

Helen Macfarlane promoted to partner at Hesketh Henry

Hesketh Henry has promoted Helen Macfarlane to partner. Helen was admitted as a barrister in London before moving to New York to work as a litigation attorney for 15 years. She joined Hesketh Henry in August 2007 as a senior associate in the role of special counsel. Helen works in insurance, construction…

Grove Darlow promotes Sefton Powrie

Auckland firm Grove Darlow & Partners has appointed Sefton Powrie an associate. Sefton graduated from the University of Canterbury and was admitted in 2014. He joined the firm’s litigation department in 2015.

Henry Brandts-Giesen new Kensington Swan partner

Henry Brandts-Giesen has been promoted to partner in the Private Wealth practice of Kensington Swan. Henry began his legal career at Kensington Swan and returned to the firm in 2016 after a decade practising internationally. He specialises in private wealth and his advisory practice covers family and offshore trusts, residency by investment,…

Jane Searle new Child Matters CEO

Former lawyer Jane Searle has been appointed the new chief executive of the child advocacy organisation Child Matters. Ms Searle worked as a barrister and solicitor practising criminal and family law before joining the New Zealand Police where she worked in the child abuse team as a detective. She has spent the…

Katrina Hammon becomes partner at Duncan Cotterill

Katrina Hammon has become a partner in Duncan Cotterill’s Auckland office. She specialises in franchising, distribution and licensing with a particular focus on retail, intellectual property, network growth and international expansion. Before joining Duncan Cotterill Katrina was the senior legal counsel at SumoSalad Group and a senior associate at global firm Norton…

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts promotes five lawyers

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts has announced the promotion of five lawyers into senior positions. Charlotte Carey has become a senior associate in the Banking and Financial Services team in Wellington. Charlotte joined the firm as a senior solicitor in 2014 from a boutique law firm. Since joining, Charlotte has become instrumental…

Tina Mitchell appointed Deputy Banking Ombudsman - Prevention

Tina Mitchell has been appointed Deputy Banking Ombudsman – Prevention for the Banking Ombudsman Scheme. Tina was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 1995 and has worked in a range of resolution and leadership contexts over the last 20 years, including private practice, regulatory services, policy and advisory roles. Her role…

Copeland Ashcroft promotes Rebecca Laney

Copeland Ashcroft Law has promoted Rebecca Laney to senior solicitor. Rebecca completed law and psychology degrees at the University of Otago and joined the firm in May 2013, initially working in the Invercargill office but now based in the Dunedin office. She offers advice and guidance to both employers and employees on…

McKenzie Cox now solicitor at McWilliam Rennie Lawyers

McKenzie Cox has been promoted to solicitor at Wellington family law specialists McWilliam Rennie. McKenzie graduated from the University of Waikato in December 2016 with an LLB and was admitted in the Hamilton High Court in June 2017. She practises in family and criminal law, and has a particular interest in relationship…