Two new Special Counsel at DLA Piper

DLA Piper has appointed two Special Counsel. David Johnston.  David Johnston joins the Tax team. He is an international tax practitioner with almost a decade of experience in London. Returning to New Zealand, he spent nearly three years as Fonterra’s Regional Tax & Customs Manager for Asia, Middle East & Africa. David also…

K3 Legal appoints Jeff Walters as Director

K3 Legal has appointed Jeff Walters as a director. Jeff is a specialist in property and construction law. Jeff Walters.  After obtaining a law degree from the University of Auckland he started his career with Chapman Tripp and then Bell Gully. In 2012 he joined Lowndes as a partner for 5 years,…

Jon Calder is Waikato CEO of the Year

The chief executive of Tompkins Wake, Jon Calder, was named CEO of the Year at the Westpac Waikato Business Awards on 2 November. Jon Calder.  He took up the role at the Hamilton-headquartered firm in January 2016 after time as chief executive of the New Zealand National Fieldays and Mystery Creek Events…

German honour for Hesketh Henry managing partner

Hesketh Henry managing partner Erich Bachmann, has been awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit with Ribbon of the Federal Republic of Germany (Verdienstkreuz am Bande which is popularly known in Germany as “Bundesverdienstkreuz”). Erich Bachman with his award.  The award was bestowed by the President of the Federal Republic of…

Professor David Williams elected Royal Society Fellow

Auckland University Professor of Law David Williams has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Professor Williams.  His election is in recognition of his research, scholarship and the advancement of knowledge in the areas of constitutional law, colonial legal history and the Treaty of Waitangi. He is…

Liz Lim joins Tompkins Wake partnership

Liz Lim has joined Tompkins Wake as a partner (subject to New Zealand Law Society approval). Liz Lim.  She has more than 15 years’ New Zealand and international experience in banking and finance and has acted for originators, borrowers, funders and trustees. Before joining Tompkins Wake Liz was with Bell Gully, Auckland and…

Anna McConachy joins Gordon & Pilditch

Anna McConachy has joined Rotorua Crown Solicitor Gordon & Pilditch. Anna was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 2011 after graduating with LLB(Hons) and BSc degrees from the University of Otago. She worked at two large Auckland firms before her move to Gordon & Pilditch.

Australian honour for Stewart Germann

New Zealand franchise lawyer Stewart Germann has been honoured in Melbourne, Australia at this year’s Franchise Council of Australia Legal Symposium for his ‘outstanding contribution to franchising’. Stewart Germann.  He was presented with an award in recognition of his longstanding legal services to franchising for over 30 years. Mr Germann has a long…

Shine lawyers appoint Angela Parlane as director

Shine Lawyers has appointed Angela Parlane as a director from 1 November 2018. Angela Parlane.  Angela has a wealth of experience in civil litigation, insurance litigation and building defect cases. She has extensive experience in leaky homes and earthquake cases, having represented many Christchurch homeowners in disputes with EQC and their insurers.

Anna Parker rejoins Buddle Findlay

Anna Parker has rejoined Buddle Findlay as a senior associate in the public law team. Anna Parker.  Anna advises on competition, consumer, and regulatory matters, including merger clearances, cartel investigations, economic regulation of infrastructure, regulatory processes, and fair trading. Before her return to the firm, Anna worked in the competition and regulation team…