Simmonds Stewart changes name to Kindrik partners

Simmonds Stewart has changed its name to Kindrik Partners. Victoria Stewart, the firm’s chief executive, said “We are at a new stage in our company’s life and we wanted to reflect that with a new name.” “We’re so much more than a couple of surnames, we’re a group of exceptional lawyers. Finding…

Selina Trigg appointed to Board of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Selina Trigg of Family Law Results (Auckland) has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). It is the first time that a New Zealander has been appointed to this role. IACP’s members are collaborative professionals hailing from over 300 practice groups throughout the…

Jo Hughson appointed Chair of social workers tribunal

The Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, has reappointed Wellington barrister Jo Hughson as the Chairperson of the Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal for a further two year term, effective from 9 June 2020. Jo is a member of Pipitea Chambers in Wellington. Her specialist areas of practice include professional…

Sarah Cates practising on own account

Sarah Cates has set up her own firm, Sarah Cates Employment Law, providing employment law advice and mediation services to employers, employees and unions. Wellington-based Sarah is skilled at resolving employment relationship issues at an early stage, saving time, stress, expense, and uncertainty. As an experienced litigator, she also represents clients…

Two new appointments at Solomons

Warren Moffat has joined Solomons as a Partner leading the firm’s Commercial team. Warren specialises in all aspects of commercial and property law (commercial, residential, industrial and agricultural) including sales, purchases, developments, leases, structuring, subdivisions and financing as well as tax, asset protection, trust and estate advice. Before joining Solomons, Warren…

Darroch Forrest Lawyers announce two new partners

Lauren Castle and Ben Sanders have been promoted to partners at Darroch Forrest Lawyers. Lauren joined the firm in 2018 after working at a large New Zealand law firm and, prior to that, as a junior barrister in Chambers. Lauren leads the employment practice, and has a focus in health and…

Lowndes Jordan announces new commercial partner Sarah Kerr

Lowndes Jordan has welcomed Sarah Kerr as a new partner at the firm. Sarah joins Lowndes Jordan with over 22 years of experience, including 14 years as a commercial partner in other leading Auckland law firms. Lowndes Jordan now has eight partners and more than 15 staff in its central Auckland…

James McLeod joins McLeod & Associates partnership

McLeod & Associates have announced James McLeod as partner of the firm. James advises individuals and businesses on all areas of New Zealand immigration law. His expertise includes devising strategies for NZ businesses in securing international talent, advising entrepreneurs and investors, and acting on skills-based and partnership visa applications,…

Farry and Co. announce two new partners

The partners of Farry and Co. have announced that Fahra Manning and Wallace Revell have been appointed as partners. Fahra was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 2002 and has a LLB and a BA, both from the University of Otago. Fahra is a leader in Farry and Co’s property and…

Moana Dorset joins NL Lawyers – Barristers and Solicitors

NL Lawyers-Barristers & Solicitors have announced that Moana Dorset will join our Firm as a Senior Lawyer effective 1 July 2020. Ms Dorset was previously with Ahuriri Chambers as a Barrister Sole and brings with her decades of experience having appeared in the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal in the criminal…