Karen Clark QC to conduct NZDF inquiry

Karen Clark QC has been engaged by the New Zealand Defence Force to conduct an inquiry into how the Royal New Zealand Air Force handled complaints of sex abuse, harassment and bullying involving former Air Force Sergeant Robert Roper, who left the RNZAF in 1989. A statement from the Defence Force…

Pip Newland joins Wynn Williams

Pip Newland has joined Wynn Williams' Christchurch office as an Associate in the resource management and environmental law team. She was admitted in December 2003 and has experience in district and regional resource management matters, including planning, resource consents, enforcement and RM-related due diligence in commercial matters.

Commissioner acknowledges Mike Heron's contribution

State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie has acknowledged the contribution that Solicitor-General Mike Heron has made to the Public Service over the past three years. Mr Heron is stepping down from his position in the early part of 2016, once the new Solicitor-General has been appointed, so that he can base himself…

Three Waitangi Tribunal appointments

Former Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson QC is one of three new appointments to the Waitangi Tribunal announced by Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell. Dr Hauata Palmer, Derek Lardelli and Bill Wilson QC will join the Tribunal along with 13 other members who have also been reappointed. New appointments to the Waitangi…

Buddle Findlay scholarship welcomed

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson says he welcomes Buddle Findlay's decision to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1975 Land March with a scholarship. Buddle Findlay has agreed to offer a scholarship to one third or fourth year Māori law student to be selected from across New Zealand. In addition to covering tuition…

Grant Kemble CEO at Complectus group

The Complectus group has appointed Grant Kemble to the new role of Chief Executive Officer. The group includes Perpetual Guardian, Guardian Trust, Covenant Trustee Services and Foundation Corporate Trust.  Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in October 1992, he joins Complectus from the law firm Russell McVeagh, which he first joined…

Nikhat Chandra appointed director

Auckland law firm Johnston Prichard Fee Ltd has appointed Nikhat Chandra as a director. Nikhat was admitted in September 2005 and has been a Senior Associate since 2011 and has worked in the firm since 2006. She specialises in commercial contracts, corporate advisory, commercial property, estates and trusts.

Jono Griffith associate at Rainey Collins

Wellington law firm Rainey Collins Lawyers has appointed Jonathon (Jono) Griffith an associate. Jono specialises in employment, family law, debt recovery, construction matters, and general civil litigation work. He was admitted in December 2011 and is also President of the Wellington Young Professionals.

Jill Thomson joins Buddle Findlay

Jill Thomson has joined Buddle Findlay's Christchurch office as a senior solicitor in the litigation team. Jill was admitted in February 2010 and advises on a range of matters including general litigation. Before joining Buddle Findlay Jill worked at the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.

Jason McHerron on MVDT

Wellington barrister Jason McHerron has been appointed an adjudicator for the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal. The appointment, announced on 9 September 2015, is for a five-year term. Mr McHerron will be responsible for the adjudication of cases for the South Island and the lower North Island from New Plymouth to Hawke's Bay. He…