CLAN announces new president

Stewart Germann Stewart Germann has announced his election to President of the Common Law Association of Notaries. A presidential term is two years for CLAN. Stewart took over from Leo Mangan of Ireland who has been President for the last two years. Stewart is also President of the New Zealand Society of…

Caleb Hensman promoted to partner at Russell McVeagh

Caleb Hensman Caleb Hensman has joined the Russell McVeagh partnership. Caleb started at the firm as a solicitor in 2011, and following a stint overseas, progressed to the role of senior solicitor in June 2015 and senior associate in December 2017. Caleb has recently advised Goodman Property Trust and GIC (of Singapore) on…

First Senior Associate appointed at McWilliam Rennie

Helen Tyree has become a Senior Associate at Wellington boutique family law firm McWilliam Rennie. Helen has established her name in the field of family law over the last 15 years, especially when it comes to complex international relationship property matters. Helen graduated from Otago University in 2000 with a Bachelor of…

Greenwood Roche announce new partner

James Riddoch James Riddoch has joined the Greenwood Roche partnership. Prior to joining Greenwood Roche in 2013, James spent 11 years practising in London where he was recommended by the UK Legal 500 for his work in development in the social housing sector. James has developed a strong construction practice. Whilst based in…

ASA announces Nanette Moreau as Complaints Appeal Board Chairperson

Qualified lawyer and mediator, Nanette Moreau, has been appointed Chairperson of the Advertising Standards Complaints Appeal Board, effective 1 April 2020. Until her retirement in February 2020, she was Commissioner and Chief Executive of Utilities Disputes (an independent dispute resolution scheme for utility complaints including electricity, gas water and broadband).

Two appointments to Council of Legal Education

Two lawyers have been appointed to the New Zealand Council of Legal Education. Natalie Coates, a partner of Kahui Legal, has been appointed for a three-year term from 27 March 2020 to 26 March 2023. Maia Wikaira, a director of Whaia Legal, has been appointed for a six-month term from 27 March…

New CEO and General Counsel for Deerstalkers’ Association

Chapman Tripp Lawyer Gwyn Thurlow has been appointed CEO and General Counsel of the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association. Gwyn has wide corporate legal experience and holds both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Management and Marketing. Currently a member of Chapman Tripp’s banking and finance team,…

Buddle Findlay announce new National Chair

Jennifer Caldwell Jennifer Caldwell has been appointed Buddle Findlay’s new National Chair, effective from 1 April 2020. A partner since 2000, Caldwell specialises in resource management, environmental and local government law, with extensive experience as a strategic adviser and specialist litigator in the Environment Court, High Court and higher courts. Jennifer has…

One promotion and addition at Wynn Williams

Wynn Williams has announced a recent promotion and a new addition to its national legal team. Michelle Mehlhopt Michelle Mehlhopt has been promoted to Special Counsel in the Resource Management Team. Michelle specialises in resource management, environmental and local government law. She has expertise in a wide range of areas, including district and…

John Swan retires and closes practice

After 46 years of public practice in Wellington, John Swan has retired with effect from the 31st of March 2020. John remains available to assist clients in locating another practitioner to provide continuity (and avoid expense) in the future administration of their legal affairs.