Hesketh Henry announcements

Law firm Hesketh Henry has announced the appointment of Christina Bryant as its new managing partner with effect from 1 October 2020. Christina Bryant The firm says that Christina joined Hesketh Henry in 2003 and has been a partner for 14 years. A key member of the firm’s leadership team,…

Fee Langstone welcomes Tom Pasley as a special counsel

Fee Langstone says Tom is an experienced commercial litigator; whose practice encompasses a broad spectrum of commercial disputes. Tom Pasley He has particular expertise in disputes involving complex contractual structures, company and securities, banking and finance, professional negligence, class actions, and regulatory investigations. The firm says Tom joining the team significantly…

New director at Beachside Legal

David Gubb has been appointed a Director of Beachside Legal on 1 October 2020, David has been working at Beachside Legal since 2016. He specialises in property law, commercial law, wills & estates.

Emma Gabor has started practice on own account

Emma Gabor has founded Gabor Law, a boutique law practice based in Wellington that provides services in three areas: insurance, civil disputes and litigation, and professional complaints and disciplinary proceedings.

Heaney & Partners welcome two

Heaney & Partners have announced the return of John Morrison to the firm after six years away. John rejoins as a Senior Associate and the firm says he brings a wealth of experience gained working in the construction team of a large Asia-Pacific regional firm. They also welcome law graduate,…

Alix Boberg joins Bell Gully

Alix Boberg has joined Bell Gully's litigation department as Senior Associate, moving from Simmons & Simmons LLP in London. Alix has extensive experience in the management of regulatory risks and the defence of regulatory investigations and proceedings across a wide range of sectors. During her career Alix has worked in…

Juliet Philpott joins Hawkestone Chambers

Juliet Philpott has joined Hawkestone Chambers in Thorndon, Wellington, after practising for more than 15 years as a solicitor in Wellington, Melbourne, and London. Juliet is a public and administrative law specialist, with particular expertise in privacy and information law.

Hayden Smith joins partnership at Burton Partners

Burton Partners has welcomed Hayden Smith to the partnership. Hayden Smith Hayden joined Burton Partners in February 2019 as Special Counsel. With 15 years’ experience in both private practice and in-house positions, Hayden focuses his practice on M&A, joint ventures, capital raisings, commercial contracts and corporate advisory matters. From his…

Juno Legal welcomes Wendy Chen

NewLaw firm Juno Legal has welcomed Wendy Chen to the Auckland team. Wendy is a commercial, TMT and consumer lawyer and has a diverse legal and commercial background. Her previous roles include legal counsel and digital business development manager at Air New Zealand, deputy transport and logistics manager for…

Laura Carter moves to Sangro Chambers

Laura Carter has recently set up as a barrister at Sangro Chambers, an Auckland chambers whose barristers have a shared commitment to improving access to justice. Laura is a specialist in intellectual property disputes, with extensive experience giving advice on and acting on trade mark, patent, copyright, Fair Trading…