Imogen Edwards promoted at Wynn Williams

Wynn Williams has promoted Imogen Edwards from solicitor to associate in its Resource Management and Environmental Law team. Imogen Edwards.  Imogen joined Wynn Williams in 2014 and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in December 2015. She has developed particular experience with district plan reviews, urban development and land use planning, and…

Karen Ryder joins MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Karen Ryder has been appointed a Special Counsel in MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ property and real estate team. Karen was previously at global firm Baker McKenzie in Sydney for 22 years, including 15 years as a partner in the commercial real estate team. She acted for European, US and Asian real estate funds on their…

Buddle Findlay appoints senior solicitor

Annie Cao has joined Buddle Findlay's Christchurch office as a senior solicitor in the litigation team. Annie Cao.  Annie advises on general civil litigation, insurance disputes arising out of the Canterbury earthquakes, local government issues and insolvency matters. Before joining Buddle Findlay, Annie worked at another firm in Christchurch and was a High…

Parker & Associates announces appointments

Wellington litigation firm Parker & Associates has appointed a new partner and promoted two associates. James Wollerman.  James Wollerman was appointed partner in September 2018. James specialises in civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution with a focus on construction, insurance and property related disputes. He has extensive experience representing clients in property damage and…

Elisabeth Welson re-appointed to Commission’s board

Wellington lawyer Elisabeth Welson has been re-appointed to a further term on the board of the Commerce Commission. Economist Sue Begg has been re-appointed as Deputy Chairperson and the former Chief Executive of Auckland Council Investments, John Crawford, also joins the board as an associate. The board of the Commerce Commission consists…

Catherine Shirley-Brown joins Simpson Grierson

Catherine Shirley-Brown has joined Simpson Grierson’s Wellington commercial law team as a special counsel. Catherine Shirley-Brown.  Catherine will become a partner with the firm after completing New Zealand Law Society requirements. She has a particular focus on cross border M&A and transactions involving financial sponsors, and brings considerable experience advising businesses across a…

Jeanine Mitchell now North Harbour Law partner

Jeanine Mitchell has been made a partner at North Harbour Law, effective 1 October 2018. Jeanine Mitchell.  Jeanine was admitted in 2005 and has a background in civil litigation. Since joining North Harbour Law in 2011 she has worked in most areas of general practice, with a particular focus on trusts and relationship…

Brett Crowley appointed Wellington Public Defender

Brett Crowley has been appointed Wellington’s Public Defender. Brett Crowley.  Brett is an experienced criminal law practitioner with more than 20 years’ experience in trial and appellate work. He graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 1990 and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in September 1992. He has been a litigation skills…

Kiriana Tan appointed to Family Violence Death Review Committee

Hamilton barrister Kiriana Tan has been appointed as a member of the Family Violence Death Review Committee until May 2020. Kiriana Tan.  Kiriana, who practises from Te Kōpū Chambers, Hamilton was appointed by the Board of the Health Quality and Safety Commission for her expertise in law and experience working in the…

New Special Counsel at Hesketh Henry

Emma Tonkin has been appointed as a special counsel in the Hesketh Henry Private Wealth team. Emma joins the firm after 18 years at a national New Zealand law firm, interspersed with time in London. Her work includes experience in both Private Wealth and Property and  she acts for many high net worth…