Two lawyers return to Buddle Findlay

Mark Mulholland Mark Mulholland has re-joined Buddle Findlay's Wellington office as a senior associate in the resource management and Māori law team. Mark advises on all aspects of resource management and environmental law, with a particular focus on the consenting of major energy, transport, and water infrastructure. Prior to re-joining Buddle Findlay, Mark…

Appointments to the Domain Name Commission’s Panel of Experts

Two lawyers from across New Zealand have been appointed to the Domain Name Commission’s independent panel of Experts for Dispute Resolution in the .nz domain name space. Rebecca Scott is a barrister at Harbour Chambers, specialising in public law and judicial review, civil and commercial litigation and Professional Discipline. Jane Glover is a…

Simpson Grierson promotes three to partnership

Shanti Frater Based in the Auckland Construction team, Shanti Frater specialises in drafting tender and contract documentation for construction projects of all sizes, as well as the resolution of construction disputes through adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. She has been involved in numerous complex adjudications, ranging from…

Joanna Hayward appointed General Counsel to the Privacy Commissioner

Joanna Hayward Joanna Hayward has been appointed General Counsel to the Privacy Commissioner as the Office prepares for the enactment of new privacy law later this year. Joanna has been acting in the role since September 2019, after joining OPC in 2014. She was formerly an adviser to the Law Commission on…

Haigh Lyon announce new partner

Jennie Hawker Jennie Hawker has joined the partnership at Haigh Lyon Lawyers. Jennie joins Amanda Donovan (Partner) in leading an already robust family law team. Jennie is a decisive and smart litigator with on point legal advice delivered with style.

Ten promotions at MinterEllisonRuddWatts

MinterEllisonRuddWatts has announced 10 promotions, including five new partners, one special counsel and four senior associates. Amanda Spratt has been promoted to partner in the Auckland Property and Real Estate team. Amanda advises on a broad range of property matters, specialising in complex real estate acquisitions and disposals, property finance and…

Cushla Webster joins O’Connell Chambers

Cushla Mary Webster Cushla Webster will be joining O’Connell Chambers from 1 April 2020. Admitted to the bar in 1994, Cushla was a Senior Solicitor at Rennie Cox before setting up general practice law firm, Devonport Law in 2015. Cushla specialises in all aspects of family law including relationship property, trust matters and…

Pamela Walker joins Staley Cardoza Lawyers

Pamela Walker Staley Cardoza Lawyers has announced Pamela Walker has joined the firm as an Associate. Pamela brings with her a broad range of experience in the sale and purchase of residential properties and small businesses, commercial leases, subdivisions, estates, trusts, enduring powers of attorney and wills.

Sarah O’Gorman joins Rhodes & Co partnership

Sarah O'Gorman Rhodes & Co has appointed Sarah O’Gorman as an equity partner from within the firm. Ms O’Gorman is a member of the firm’s highly regarded Commercial Group and is an experienced commercial and property lawyer with broad-based business law expertise. Sarah began her career at Rhodes & Co making major contributions…

Tim Gunn begins sole practice

Tim Gunn Tim Gunn has established and become Director of his sole practice, Tim Gunn Lawyer. Previously an associate at Shine Lawyers, Tim’s sole practice will focus on insurance and employment litigation. Tim has a keen interest in the issues of discrimination, mental health and insurance and has been a vocal advocate for…