Appointments to Pitcairn Islands Court of Appeal

Two Auckland-based barristers have been appointed to the Court of Appeal of Pitcairn Islands. Former High Court Judge Paul Heath QC and Miriam Dean QC have been appointed Justices of Appeal. This follows the retirement from the Pitcairn Court of Appeal of Sir Bruce Robertson and Rodney Hansen QC. The Assistant Attorney-General of…

David Campbell re-elected President of Law Society Auckland branch

Auckland lawyer David Campbell has been re-elected President of the New Zealand Law Society's Auckland branch. Mr Campbell is a partner at Kensington Swan, where he specialises in commercial and civil disputes, with a special focus on competition law, product liability and liability insurance. He was re-elected unopposed. There were three branch…

New Chief Executive for Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission board has appointed Rebecca Elvy as its new Chief Executive. Ms Elvy, who will take up her role in August 2019, is currently Chief Executive of Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision (New Zealand’s audio-visual archive). She has postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration and Strategic Studies (Massey University and…

Michael Cooney retires after nearly 50 years at same firm

Michael Cooney has retired after a career of nearly 50 years at Tauranga law firm Cooney Lees Morgan. During his time in practice he has served as Tauranga’s Coroner, overseen the establishment of Aquinas College, and chaired Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust (TECT). “Whatever Michael decides to turn his mind to, he gives…

Jordan Curtis promoted to Junior Barrister Associate

Jordan Curtis has been promoted to Junior Barrister Associate at Auckland's Old South British Chambers. He joins the Tax Controversy team working for Geoff Clews. Jordan Curtis.  Jordan joined the Chambers in July 2018. He is a graduate from the University of Auckland with BSc and LLB degrees and he also has…

Chapman Tripp promotes nine lawyers

Chapman Tripp has announced the promotion of seven new senior associates and the recognition of two senior legal advisors, from 1 June. Joseph Lill.  Joseph Lill in the Christchurch litigation team has been promoted to senior associate. Joseph specialises in health and safety as well as general civil litigation and insurance law. He regularly…

Alden Ho joins Norling Law

Alden Ho has joined Auckland firm Norling Law as an associate. Alden Ho.  Alden was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2011 and of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2016. He is an experienced commercial advocate with a focus on insolvency, debt recovery and…

Joe Donald joins Braun Bond and Lomas

Joe Donald has joined Hamilton litigation and dispute resolution firm Braun Bond and Lomas as a senior solicitor. Joe was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in July 2013. He has experience in civil litigation, family and employment law and has also dealt with a range of immigration and criminal matters. Joe…

Jennifer Yang joins Buddle Findlay as Senior Associate

Jennifer Yang has joined Buddle Findlay’s Auckland office as a senior associate in the corporate and commercial team. Jennifer Yang.  Jennifer advises on commercial contracts, with a focus on strategic procurement and technology based business process outsourcing matters.   Before joining Buddle Findlay, Jennifer worked as senior legal advisor to global professional services and…

Tanya Wood appointed Special Counsel by Duncan Cotterill

Duncan Cotterill has appointed Tanya Wood as special counsel. Tanya Wood.  Tanya specialises in construction litigation and insurance law, with particular emphasis in the resolution of complex building disputes. She has over 17 years’ experience assisting a range of owners, developers, contractors and consultants in project and contract disputes.