Solicitor-General appoints Hamilton Crown Solicitor

Jacinda Nancy Foster has been appointed Crown Solicitor at Hamilton, taking effect 1 November 2019. Partner at Almao Douch, Jacinda was announced on 15 October 2019 by Una Jugose QC. She takes over the role from Ross Douch following his retirement in March. Jacinda graduated from University of Waikato with a LLB…

FairWay Resolution announce 2019 scholarship winner

Nurit Zubery has won FairWay Resolution’s 2019 Anne Scragg Scholarship for her article ‘Perceptions of Gender Power in Family Dispute’. Nurit Zubery Nurit studied law at Tel-Aviv University and practised in litigation, commercial and employment law in Israel prior to moving to New Zealand in 1999. Having studied at the Massey University…

Madeleine Lister promoted at Edwards Law

Madeleine Lister has been promoted to Associate with employment law specialist firm, Edwards Law. Madeleine Lister Madeleine joined Edwards Law’s Auckland office in 2017.  She is experienced in all areas of employment law and has appeared in the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court.

Hudson Gavin Martin welcomes two

Sonya Hill returns to Auckland and joins HGM as a special counsel and will be advising on all commercial aspects of the firm’s IP, tech and media practice. Sonya Hill Sonya is an experienced commercial lawyer and most recently worked for Christchurch City Council where she advised on a broad range of…

McCaw Lewis launches centennial book

To mark the milestone of 100 years, Waikato commercial and property specialist firm McCaw Lewis have released a book covering the story of the firm and its people. The book was launched 11 October. Wally J. King Waikato writer Kingsley Field authored the book, including stories of the firm’s people who have…

New CEO for Gibson Sheat

Cameron Madgwick joins Gibson Sheat as Chief Executive Officer on October 29. Cameron Madgwick With background as a lawyer and a governance professional, having practised in large national firm and in-house scenarios including Contact Energy, Vector and New Zealand Rugby. Cameron was chair of Community Law Centres o Aotearoa for nine years. He…

Emma Miles joins Riverbank Chambers

Emma Miles has joined the newly established Riverbank Chambers in Hamilton. Emma Miles Emma specialises in dispute resolution and mediation in the areas of family and employment law, and will continue to practise in both Auckland and Hamilton.

Two consultants join McMillan&Co.

Neville Martin has joined the firm as Consultant in the private client team from 2 September. Neville has spent 30 years at the helm of Otago firm McKinnon Aitken Martin. He will advise on all aspects of personal property, trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. Neville Martin Kyla Mullen Kyla Mullen has joined…

Susan Hughes QC reappointed to Medical Council

Minister of Health, Dr David Clarke, has reappointed Susan Hughes QC to the Medical Council of New Zealand as a lay member. A New Plymouth-based barrister, Susan is currently deputy chair of the council. She left New Plymouth firm Govett Quilliam in 2006 to practise at the Bar. Her experience spans…

McCaw Lewis announce two promotions

Kylee Katipo has been promoted to Associate. Kylee joined McCaw Lewis whānau in 2018 and is a member of our Māori Legal Team. Kylee has a background in Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal matters. She previously worked as Research Counsel in the Māori Land Court for the court’s judiciary and…