Barristers set up at Left Bank Chambers, Christchurch

Richard Johnstone and Grant Slevin have together set up as barristers at Left Bank Chambers, 8/18 Bernard Street, Addington, Christchurch. Richard Johnstone retired from partnership at Wynn Williams on 31 May 2017 after over 27 years. His areas of practice remain civil litigation and disputes - primarily insurance, construction, cyber and…

Roger Wallis reappointed to Takeovers Panel

Auckland lawyer Roger Wallis has been reappointed to the Takeovers Panel for a 12-month term. Mr Wallis is a partner at Chapman Tripp and focuses on corporate and securities law. He has been a partner since 2000 and is the former chair of the NZX Legal and Advisory Board. He currently…

Wendy Aldred becomes new IPONZ Assistant Commissioner

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has announced the appointment of its new Assistant Commissioner, Wendy Aldred. Ms Aldred is a barrister based at Central Chambers in Wellington. Her background is in general civil litigation and public law, and she has appeared before the New Zealand courts at all…

Honour for Lee Robinson

Saunders Robinson Brown partner Lee Robinson was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Mr Robinson received the award for services to the community and sport. He has been with Saunders Robinson Brown since 2001 and has extensive commercial and property law experience,…

Lloyd Berryman appointed to Heimsath Alexander partnership

Auckland firm Heimsath Alexander has appointed Lloyd Berryman to the partnership. With 16 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer, Lloyd joined the firm in 2017 from a senior in-house role with a national transport provider and is responsible for managing the firm’s property and infrastructure practices. He advises across all aspects of…

New Managing Partner for Saunders Robinson Brown

Anna Fox has been appointed Managing Partner of Saunders Robinson Brown, effective from 1 June 2017.  She replaces Geoff Saunders. Admitted in 1998, Anna formerly worked for the Crown Solicitor in Christchurch and then moved to London where she practised in corporate and finance roles with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and American Electric…

John Farrow elected President of NZLS Otago branch

Dunedin lawyer John Farrow has been elected President of the New Zealand Law Society's Otago branch at the branch AGM on 7 June 2017. Mr Farrow is a partner of Dunedin firm Webb Farry Lawyers and is the senior litigation partner.  He focuses particularly on complex employment and civil litigation matters, with…

Auckland practices merge

Titirangi Law Centre (Ray Ganda) and Thomas & Co Lawyers Ltd have merged their practices. The combined practice operates from 3 Totara Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland as Thomas & Co Lawyers Ltd. The directors are Don Thomas (Managing Director), Ray Ganda, Michael Richardson and John Gandy. Alison Jones continues in the…

David Compton appointed partner of Jackson Russell

Auckland firm Jackson Russell has appointed David Compton as partner. With 17 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer he has joined the firm as a commercial property specialist. David advises clients on all facets of property matters including complex subdivisions and developments, leasehold structures, major property acquisitions, commercial leases, due diligence, disputes,…

Chapman Tripp promotes new senior associates

Chapman Tripp has announced the promotion of seven senior associates. Daniel Kenyon is based in the Auckland office Property team. He specialises in all aspects of commercial property law, with a particular focus on large-scale residential and commercial subdivision and development work, retail development leasing and commercial office leasing. Jenny Kenyon (nee…