Fay Hughes becomes Harman Lawyers associate

Fay Hughes has been appointed an associate of Christchurch firm Harmans Lawyers. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 2010, Fay provides specialist legal advice on all family law matters including separation, relationship property, domestic violence, surrogacy and care of children disputes.

Beth Smith joins Norling Law team

Beth Smith has joined Auckland law firm Norling Law as a solicitor. Beth has worked in litigation departments of law firms in Auckland and Dublin since 2007. She has experience in general commercial litigation and an interest in litigation involving liquidations, bankruptcies, and receiverships. Beth also has experience in debt litigation and…

Matthew Couch joins Wynn Williams partnership

Matthew Couch has joined the Wynn Williams partnership in its Commercial & Property team in the Auckland office. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in May 2002, Matthew specialises in large scale acquisitions and disposals, commercial leasing, unit title developments and property financing.

Legal 500 Asia Pacific NZ 2017 lawyer rankings released

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings for 2017 have been released, with New Zealand lawyers ranked in 10 different categories of legal practice. Published by London-based Legalease Ltd, the Guide has appeared annually for 28 years. It is put together from extensive research, which uses referee reports. New Zealand lawyers who…

Whanganui Crown Solicitor appointed

Attorney-General Christoper Finlayson has announced the appointment of Michele Marina Wilkinson-Smith as Crown Solicitor for Whanganui, effective from 1 December 2016. She takes over the role from Lance Rowe following his appointment as a District Court Judge in April 2016. Ms Wilkinson-Smith graduated from the University of Auckland with a LLB(Hons) in…

Heaney & Partners promotes Ashley Ayton

Auckland firm Heaney & Partners has promoted Ashley Ayton to the position of senior solicitor. Ashley graduated from the University of Auckland in 2010 with a law and health sciences conjoint degree. She was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in October 2010. After working for Northland and Auckland law firms, Ashley…

New appointments at Govett Quilliam

New Plymouth law firm Govett Quilliam has made four new appointments. Catherine Grogan and Will Downey have been appointed associates. Catherine works as a commercial lawyer in the firm’s Inglewood office and specialises in farming transactions but also general property and company related matters. Will also specialises in commercial law and…

Israel Vaealiki joins Jackson Russell partnership

Israel Vaealiki has joined Auckland firm Jackson Russell as a partner in its property and personal client team. Admitted in June 2002, Israel has over 14 years' experience in trusts and estates, and advises clients on trusts, wills, estates, succession planning, matrimonial/relationship property issues and philanthropy. He is a member of the…

Sarah Jameson joins Crown Law

Sarah Jameson has joined Crown Law’s Wellington office as an Assistant Crown Counsel in the revenue team. Sarah was admitted in September 2013. She has a background in tax law and policy from her time in the Legal and Technical Services and Policy Advice and Strategy units at Inland Revenue and will…

Gay Rankin appointed Baldwins general manager

Gay Rankin has been appointed general manager of specialist intellectual property firm Baldwins. Ms Rankin started in the role on 3 October 2016. She succeeds current chief executive, Mike Spraggon, who leaves at the end of November.   Ms Rankin has held a number of senior executive roles, and has experience in business…