Allan Hall appointed to Community Law Centres board

Allan Hall, a retired Gisborne lawyer, has been appointed as an independent member of the board of Community Law Centres Aotearoa. Mr Hall has helped the Tairawhiti Community Law Centre since his retirement after nearly 50 years in practice.

IFLR1000 rankings released

The IFLR1000 2017 Guide to Leading Financial Law Firms has been published, with 55 New Zealand lawyers rated as Financial and Corporate Leading Lawyers, and one rated as a Rising Star. IFLR - the International Financial Law Review - was first published in 1982 and is a London-based organisation. It is…

Nathanael Starrenburg appointed to Takeovers Panel

Nathanael Starrenburg, a director of Auckland law firm Harmos Horton Lusk, has been appointed as a member of the Takeovers Panel for a five-year term, from 25 October 2016. Mr Starrenburg was admitted in September 2003. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith says he has a strong background in corporate…

Andrew Crisp new LINZ chief executive

Andrew Crisp has been appointed Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), for a five-year term from 31 October 2016. Mr Crisp is currently the Acting Chief Executive of LINZ, a role he has held since July 2016. He is currently on secondment to LINZ from the Ministry of Business, Innovation…

Five lawyers join Buddle Findlay

Five lawyers have joined Buddle Findlay. Charlotte Hendriks has joined the firm's Auckland office as a solicitor in the employment and general litigation teams. Charlotte advises on a range of employment matters, including holiday and leave entitlements, redundancies and general employment agreements. She also assists with general litigation matters, including discovery and…

Lawyer changes at Wynn Williams

Two lawyers have joined Wynn Williams and another has been promoted. Hazel Bowering-Scott was promoted to solicitor in the Christchurch insurance team. Hazel was admitted in September 2016. Jasmine Koh has started in the Auckland branch corporate and finance team as an associate. Jasmine was admitted in June 2010. Victoria Hadlow has started…

Amanda Courtney joins Wellington PDS

Amanda Courtney has joined the Wellington PDS office as a senior lawyer. Amanda was admitted in June 1993 and has practised in the criminal and family law courts for 24 years, working in Whangarei, Hawkes Bay and Wellington. Amanda has spent 17 of those years also as a lawyer for the child…

Blackstone Chambers continues a long history

The occupants of Blackstone Chambers in Auckland have announced its re-establishment forllowing a major refurbishment. Built around 1871, the Chambers location at 14 Wyndham Street, Auckland is the middle building of three all constructed on the site, when it was owned by Thomas Russell, a prominent Auckland commercial business operator and…

Anna Patterson partner of Thomson Wilson

Anna Patterson has been made a partner of Whangarei law firm Thomson Wilson. Admitted in May 2001, Anna brings to her appointment litigation experience obtained from 11 years as a Senior Crown Prosecutor. Anna now specialises in family law with particular emphasis on separation, property matters and child custody disputes.

Kristy McDonald QC appointed to Electoral Commission

Wellington-based Kristy McDonald QC has been appointed as Deputy Chair of the Electoral Commission for a term of five years. Ms McDonald has extensive experience as a litigation lawyer. In 1992 she was appointed as Chairperson of the Mental Health Review Tribunal; and from 1993 to 1996 she was a member…