Holland Beckett Law promotes Jeremy Sparrow

Bay of Plenty firm Holland Beckett Law has promoted Jeremy Sparrow to associate. Jeremy practises from both the Tauranga and Rotorua offices. He started his legal career in the firm’s litigation team in 2012 and then worked in London for two years as a litigator resolving commercial and tax disputes. He returned…

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards reappointed

Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced the reappointment of John Edwards as the Privacy Commissioner. Mr Edwards was appointed in February 2014 following a public advertising process. He was a barrister and solicitor in practice where he provided general corporate services for a number of ministers and Crown entities and provided…

Human Rights Proceedings Director appointed

Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced the appointment of Michael Timmins as the Director of Human Rights Proceedings. Mr Timmins is an expert in international human rights law. He’s been working as a consultant and barrister in Auckland and Sydney since 2015. His areas of practice include administrative law, extradition, intellectual…

Two promoted by Saunders Robinson Brown

Christchurch law firm Saunders Robinson Brown has announced two promotions, effective from 1 March. Michael Vanner.  Michael Vanner has been appointed an associate. Admitted in 2013, Michael is a member of Saunders Robinson Brown’s Commercial Team, having previously worked in the Property Team. Michael specialises in commercial property transactions and development, subdivisions, leasing, business…

Davida Dunphy joins DLA Piper NZ partnership

Davida Dunphy has joined the New Zealand partnership team at DLA Piper. Davida Dunphy.  Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in November 2005, she is a member of the real estate team. Davida's particular experience is in commercial and mixed-use development, acquisitions/disposals, portfolio management, land ownership structures and forestry matters.

Sarah Chin appointed senior associate at Buddle Findlay

Sarah Chin has joined Buddle Findlay’s Auckland office as a senior associate in the corporate and commercial team. Sarah specialises in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, overseas investment, corporate governance and commercial contracts. Before joining Buddle Findlay, Sarah worked at a large national commercial…

Three lawyers join Todd & Walker Law

Queenstown and Wanaka firm Todd & Walker Law has welcomed three new lawyers. Peter Sygrove.  Peter Sygrove has joined the firm as a senior associate in the commercial property team. Peter has worked in top tier law firms in New Zealand and internationally. He is a specialist in in all aspects of commercial…

Richard Broad appointed to Asiaciti Trust Group management team

Asiaciti Trust Group has appointed Richard Broad as managing director for its New Zealand office. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor in February 1982 after graduating from Victoria University of Wellington, Richard has worked at law firms in London and Wellington, specialising in trusts, estates, property, commercial law, companies and finance. Before…

Chapman Tripp promotes solicitors

Chapman Tripp has promoted 10 new senior solicitors, effective from 1 March. Robbie Bennett is in the Auckland Property & Real Estate team. Robbie specialises in all aspects of commercial property law, including development, acquisitions, disposals, leasing and subdivisions. Alasdair Long is in the Auckland Property & Real Estate team. Alasdair specialises…

Hesketh Henry promotes three to partnership

Hesketh Henry has announced the elevation of three senior team members  to partner. Alison Maelzer was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in 2001 and joined the firm’s dispute resolution team in 2007 as a solicitor specialising in all aspects of employment law. Her background includes large firm and in-house local government…