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Wynyard Wood welcomed Karl Robinson to the partnership

Karl Robinson Karl Robinson is a civil and commercial litigator with over 20 years of experience resolving disputes.He has dealt with a range of property and construction related issues including building and design defects, sale and purchase disputes as well as disputes involving related professionals, such as solicitors, architects, developers and…

FMA announces appointment of new Chief Executive

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Samantha Barrass Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – announced the appointment of Samantha Barrass as its new Chief Executive. Ms Barrass has worked in a range of regulatory and executive roles in the UK and Europe. Between 2014 and 2019, Ms Barrass was the Chief Executive…

James Fletcher joins DLA Piper as NZ Chief Operating Officer

James Fletcher DLA Piper in New Zealand announced the appointment of James Fletcher as NZ Chief Operating Officer with effect from 1 October 2021. James has previously been CEO of Treescape, an arboriculture, horticulture and landscaping business with employees in Australia and New Zealand. Earlier, he led OCS’ and Spotless Facility Services’…

Promotion at Claro

Tim Morrison Tim Morrison has been promoted to Senior Solicitor. Tim joined Claro in October 2020 having previously worked as a junior barrister at Stout Street Chambers. He has experience appearing as junior counsel across various jurisdictions including the Court of Appeal, District Court, Waitangi Tribunal and Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. Tim…

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Promotion at Holland Beckett

Katherine Dyer Holland Beckett Law announced that Katherine Dyer has been promoted to Associate. Katherine joined the Holland Beckett Law team as a graduate in 2016 and specialises in all areas of family law, with a particular focus on complex relationship property divisions, contracting out agreements and parenting and family violence…

Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers announces promotion

Lance Hargreaves The directors at Goodwin Turner Commerical lawyers announced that Lance Hargreaves has been promoted to Associate. Lance joined the team in 2015 and has been assisting the franchise and commercial clients with a special interest in renewals, sales and purchases.

Seshani Bala joins KPMG New Zealand

KPMG New Zealand announced that Seshani Bala recently joined the firm as General Counsel, effective August 2021. In this role, she leads KPMG’s legal function, guiding the firm on all legal and governance issues. Seshani will report to Risk Management Partner, Paul Herrod and KPMG CEO, Godfrey Boyce. In 2019, Seshani…

Maria Dew QC joins Britomart Chambers

Maria Dew Britomart Chambers announced that Maria Dew QC joins chambers from September 2021. Maria joins Michael Heron QC, Marc Corlett QC, Paul Rishworth QC, Erin McGill, Nick Williams and Charlotte Agnew-Harington. Josh Hansen, employed barrister, also joins the chambers with Maria.

Ebborn Law Ltd (t/a Portia) latest appointments

Rebecca Mann has been appointed Staff Solicitor, working out of the Timaru branch Hassan Abdullahi has been appointed Staff Solicitor, working out of the Timaru branch

More new members at Walker Street Chambers

Ruth Thomas Ruth Thomas joins Walker Street Chambers as a barrister with a focus on Inquiry work, criminal law and advocacy training. Ruth is based in Nelson and is currently appointed as a counsel assisting the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, leading the investigation into disabled people’s experiences…

New member at Canterbury Chambers

Christina Twyman Christina Twyman (née Laing) joins Canterbury Chambers and Walker Street Chambers as an employed barrister for Anne Toohey and Kerryn Beaton QC specialising in criminal, regulatory and civil litigation. Christina has previously worked as a Judges’ Clerk in the Wellington High Court, and a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer…

New Members at Walker Street Chambers

Angeline Boniface Angeline Boniface has joined Walker Street Chambers, following a number of years as a partner at Cameron and Company. She specialises in family law and employment law matters, with 27 years’ experience. Angeline is trained in collaborative practice. She is also an experienced lawyer for children. Rebecca Murphy Rebecca…

Partner promotion at Anderson Lloyd

Melissa Hammer Anderson Lloyd announced the promotion of Melissa Hammer to Partner, in their Queenstown office. Melissa is a Partner within our Litigation Team with expertise in dispute resolution and litigation.

Senior Associate at Portia

Ebborn Law Ltd (t/a Portia) announced that Shonagh Burnhill (formerly of Oranga Tamariki) has been appointed Senior Associate and Legal Operations Manager. Effective from 02 August 2021.
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