Lambton Chambers welcomes four additions

Felix Geiringer is a Wellington barrister previously with Terrace Chambers. Felix Geiringer He has a broad scope of practise and has undertaken many important cases in a wide range of legal fields, including appearances in the New Zealand Supreme Court and the Privy Council.  He has previously worked as a barrister in London,…

Maree Hayes awarded Public Service Medal

Invercargill Court Services Manager, Maree Hayes, has received the New Zealand Public Service Medal, recognising her commitment to public service. Maree Hayes Maree has worked for the Invercargill High and District Courts for 43 years. In that time, she was part of the foundation committee for ‘The Right Track’ – an educational…

ClearStone Legal welcomes Francine Cameron

Francine Cameron has joined ClearStone Legal and re-enrolled as a Solicitor. She has 7 years’ experience and is returning to law after a break for parental responsibilities. Francine Cameron Francine is a general practitioner and assists broadly with relationship property, trusts and estate planning and contracts. She is also the Chairperson of…

Two join Wynn Williams

Kate Bradley has joined Wynn Williams’ Dispute Resolution team in Christchurch as Associate. Kate has a broad commercial background and specialises in family law, with a particular focus on relationship property, trust and estate disputes. Katherine Binsted joins the firm’s Corporate and Commercial team in Auckland as Associate. Katherine is broadly…

Malley & Co welcome one and promote two

Madeleine Buchanan has joined the firm as a lawyer in the commercial team. Madeleine Buchanan Madeleine graduated from the University of Canterbury with a LLB and BA in 2017. She was admitted at the High Court in Christchurch in December, 2018. Chantal Morkel has been promoted to Partner in the firm. Chantal joined…

SBM Legal announce changes to partnership

The partnership of employment law and human resource specialist firm SBM Legal farewell one and welcome two as of 30 October, 2019. Anthony Russell, Penny Swarbrick, Kathryn Beck, Bridget Smith, Matthew McGoldrick Don Mackinnon has stepped down as a partner to pursue a role as a Barrister. Don has been with SBM…

Stewart Germann receives Certified Franchise Executive award

Stewart Germann, Partner of Stewart Germann Law, has become the first person in New Zealand to receive the Certified Franchise Executive qualification from the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives and the Franchise Council of Australia. He received the award during the Australian National Franchise Convention. Stewart Germann Stewart has over 35 years'…

Juno Legal expands team with four new lawyers

On-demand legal services provider and NewLaw firm Juno Legal has welcomed four new lawyers to the team. Margot Lyons Margot Lyons joins the firm in Wellington from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment where she advised on a wide range of commercial, regulatory and compliance matters. She was previously in the commercial…

Two lawyers appointed members of Commerce Commission

Two Wellington-based lawyers have been appointed members of the Commerce Commission’s Board of Commissioners. Dr Derek Johnston has been appointed a member for five years from 1 November 2019. Derekis a commercial barrister and arbitrator of Thorndon Chambers. He has broad experience in competition and commercial law, including advising in key…

Greenwood Roche announce new partner

Greenwood Roche has announced the appointment of Resource Management lawyer Francelle Lupis to partner from 1 October 2019. Francelle Lupis Francelle advises on all aspects of resource management and environmental law, with a particular focus on urban development and large-scale infrastructure projects, together with district and regional planning and policy matters. Francelle works out…