Anita Killeen appointed UNICEF Director

Auckland barrister Anita Killeen has been appointed a Director of UNICEF New Zealand. UNICEF was established by the United Nations in 1946 and works in more than 190 countries around the world, providing healthcare, nutrition, clean water, education, policy advocacy, child protection and emergency relief.

David Nicoll appointed to Heritage NZ Board

Auckland lawyer David Nicoll has been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Board. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in December 1984, Mr Nicoll has experience in governance and fundraising in the heritage and cultural sectors. This includes being a founding Trustee of the Auckland Museum Foundation. He is also associated with…

Temporary Ombudsman term extension recommended

Parliament's Officers of Parliament Committee has recommended that the House recommend to the Governor-General that Leo Donnelly's appointment as a temporary Ombudsman be extended for a further 11 months, from 1 August 2017 to 30 June 2018. Mr Donnelly's appointment as a temporary Ombudsman commenced on 1 August 2016 with the…

John Wayne Howell joins Mackenzie Elvin

John Wayne Howell has joined Tauranga firm Mackenzie Elvin as an Associate. John Wayne graduated from Victoria University in 2008 and began his career in Wellington before moving to Tauranga in 2014. He specialises in litigation with a focus in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defence, employment and family/relationship property matters.

Amy Keir commences practice as civil barrister

Amy Keir Amy Keir has commenced practice as a civil barrister. Her areas of expertise include employment, health and safety and insurance matters. Amy is based in Christchurch and takes instructions New Zealand-wide. Admitted to the bar in 2005 she was previously an associate with Christchurch firm Young Hunter.

Chris Walker joins Wynyard Wood

Chris Walker has merged his practice Chris M Walker Lawyer with Wynyard Wood, effective from 1 April 2017. Chris is now practising as a consultant from the Wynyard Wood Highbrook, Auckland office. He has over 30 years’ experience practising in trust, property and business law.

Outstanding performance by Auckland University at Jessup Moot

The University of Auckland team has won four awards at the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Competition in Washington DC, with one of the team named best overall speaker. The Jessup Moot is the most prestigious moot court competition in the world, with participants from over 550 law schools. Tiaan Nelson,…

NZ winners in Asia Tax Awards 2017 announced

The winners of the three New Zealand awards at the International Tax Review Asia Awards 2017 have been announced. The sixth annual award ceremony was held in Singapore on 4 May 2017. Nominations of firms were made between November 2016 and February 2017, with a shortlist completed by the sponsor International…

Norling Law appoints new Associate

Anna Cherkashina has joined Auckland firm Norling Law as an Associate. Anna, who is fluent in Russian, specialises in commercial litigation and has appeared as counsel in the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. She has a special interest in insolvency, debt recovery and security enforcement.

Alison Bendall re-elected NZLS Gisborne branch President

Employment litigation specialist and Burnard Bull & Co partner Alison Bendall was re-elected President of the NZLS Gisborne branch at the branch AGM on 6 April. A new Council was also elected. President: Alison Bendall. Vice President: Davie Ure. Council: AJ Baker, Alistair Clarke, Heather Vaughn, Kris Clapham, Jonathan Natusch, Michael Gordon, Michael…