Two new partners appointed by Glaister Ennor

Auckland firm Glaister Ennor has promoted two senior associates to its partnership. Anthea Coombes.  Anthea Coombes is an expert in subdivisions and has significant experience in a wide range of land development and property matters. She has over 12 years’ experience in property law, and has worked on major subdivisions, commercial property transactions,…

Two new partners at Fee Langstone

Fee Langstone has announced the appointment of two partners, from 1 February. Virginia Wethey was admitted in 1999 and joined Fee Langstone’s predecessor firm, Jones Fee, as a graduate. She moved to London in 2001 and worked for two highly regarded insurance practices. After returning to New Zealand Virginia rejoined the firm…

Jared Ormsby establishes Plymouth Chambers

After moving to the independent bar in November 2018, Jared Ormsby has established Plymouth Chambers in Christchurch. Jared acts on complex trust, public law and civil litigation matters. Jared Ormsby.  He was at Wynn Williams from 2003 to 2018 and Executive Chair/National Managing Partner from 2012 to 2018. Jared is convenor of the…

Julian Clarke moves to Apex Insurance

Cavell Leitch’s long time (18 year) Managing Partner Julian Clarke has left the firm to become owner and director of Apex Insurance Christchurch specialising in Commercial and Property Insurance.

Lane Neave appoints partner

Lane Neave has promoted Joelle Grace to partner in its national corporate practice. Joelle Grace.  Joelle has developed particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions, business advisory, corporate governance and commercial contracting, and operates in a range of industries. After completing BA and LLB(Hons) degrees at the University of Otago, Joelle was admitted as…

New Secretary for Justice starts work

Andrew Kibblewhite has begun his role as Secretary for Justice and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Justice. Mr Kibblewhite was Chief Executive of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from 2012. Before that he was Deputy Chief Executive at the Treasury. He has a BSc(Hons) from the University…

Promotions and appointment at Dean & Associates

Oamaru firm Dean & Associates has announced two promotions and a new appointment. Emma Middlemass.  Emma Middlemass has been promoted to associate. Emma joined the firm in 2011 as a law clerk before being admitted to the bar and beginning her role as a solicitor in 2012 following graduation from Otago University. An Oamaruvian…

Nigel Hampton QC elected to international disciplinary board

Nigel Hampton QC. Christchurch Queen's Counsel Nigel Hampton QC has been elected to sit for a term of four years as a permanent member of the Disciplinary Board for Counsel of the International Criminal Court. Mr Hampton was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in February 1965. He was appointed Queen's Counsel…

Rhonda Powell commences practice as barrister

Dr Rhonda Powell has established Athene Trust Law, a barrister's practice offering trust law consultancy to law firms and barristers. This includes legal opinions, trust reviews, drafting, overflow legal work and CPD seminars. Rhonda Powell.  Rhonda has BA and LLB(Hons) degrees from Otago, an LLM from Nottingham and a DPhil from Oxford…

Nick Wilson becomes Simpson Grierson partner

Simpson Grierson has appointed Nick Wilson to its partnership. Nick Wilson.  Nick specialises in commercial property, infrastructure, and local government property law, advising commercial, local government and public sector clients. He has BA and LLB degrees from Otago University and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in July 2005. Nick is based in…