Chris Thomsen new Fletcher Vautier Moore partner

Chris Thomsen has joined the partnership at Nelson and Tasman firm Fletcher Vautier Moore. Admitted in 2004 and practising in Dunedin before moving to Nelson/Tasman in 2015, Chris specialises in resource management and local government law, and has a civil litigation practice. He has local authority, private and NGO clients. He has…

Garth Gallaway appointed to Creative NZ

Christchurch lawyer Garth Gallaway has been appointed a board member of Creative NZ. Mr Gallaway is a partner in Chapman Tripp. He has extensive experience in civil litigation, insurance law, and health and safety defence work. He is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, especially mediation. He is the Chair of the…

David Carden reappointed chair of Health Professionals Disciplinary Tribunal

Auckland barrister David Carden has been reappointed as Chair of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, for a three-year term.   The re-appointment follows three years as Chair preceded by several years as a Deputy Chair.   Mr Carden has practised as a barrister focusing on alternative dispute resolution in recent years, including a term…

Warren Brookbanks awarded English Visiting Professorship

Professor Warren Brookbanks from AUT Law School has been awarded a prestigious Visiting Professorship by the Leverhulme Trust which he will be taking up  in the first three months of 2018. Professor Brookbanks will be based at Northumbria University Law School in Newcastle, England and working on a number of projects in…

Paul Beverley appointed Buddle Findlay Chairman

Buddle Findlay has confirmed Paul Beverley as its National Chairman for 2017. Paul leads the resource management and Māori law team in the Wellington office and will continue with his practice while he is the Chair. Paul has been on the Buddle Findlay Board since 2012. Peter Chemis, who has been the…

Meredith Connell’s Anna Adams joins board of the CAA

The Transport Minister Simon Bridges has appointed the experienced lawyer Anna Adams to the board of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). “Ms Adams brings experience in public law and regulatory systems. She is also the Board Chair of law firm, Meredith Connell.  Her appointment will provide a new perspective for the CAA,”…

Wilson Harle promotes four staff

Specialist Auckland litigation firm Wilson Harle has promoted four staff to senior solicitor positions. Rachael Baillie.  Rachael Baillie has a BHSc LLB (Hons) from the University of Auckland. She was admitted to the bar in 2013 and worked as a Judges Clerk at the High Court before joining Wilson Harle in 2015. Her experience…

Hollister-Jones Lellman promotions

Tauranga firm Hollister-Jones Lellman has promoted three of its lawyers. Richard Jenson has become Principal of the firm. Admitted in 2008 and a Crown Counsel since 2011, Richard is a Senior Crown Prosecutor. He specialises in all aspects of criminal prosecutions in the District and High Courts, Proceeds of Crime, regulatory…

Graeme Quigley joins Webb Henderson

Graeme Quigley, Ashton Goatley and Alexandra Flaus have joined the Auckland office of Webb Henderson. Graeme Quigley has joined the firm as a partner. He was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in February 1988 after graduating BA, LLB and was a partner for over 20 years with Russell McVeagh. As…

Honorary doctorate for Julie Maxton

Legal academic and Royal Society Executive Director Julie Maxton has been awarded an honorary Doctorate in Law by the University of Canterbury at its April Graduation ceremony. Dr Maxton began her career as a lecturer at the University of Canterbury after studying law at University College London. She moved to the…