Nicola Tiffen appointed partner of Anthony Harper

Anthony Harper has appointed Nicola Tiffen as a partner. Nicola will head Anthony Harper’s newly formed immigration practice. She has 17 years’ experience in immigration law and advises businesses, HR teams and individuals on a wide range of immigration issues.

Young Hunter announces promotions

Christchurch firm Young Hunter has announced three promotions. Megan Gall.  Megan Gall has been promoted to associate. Megan joined the firm as a law clerk in 2012. She is a member of the civil and commercial litigation team, and her practice includes a wide range of insurance and general civil litigation matters.   Liz Robb.  Liz Robb…

Chapman Tripp welcomes new chief operating officer

Sophia Gunn has commenced work with Chapman Tripp as chief operating officer. Sophia Gunn.  In her role she will lead the firm's senior leadership team, working with the managing partners to develop and implement national strategy. She is responsible for the finance, technology, infrastructure, people and culture, business development and administrative functions for…

NZ winers in Asialaw Dispute Resolution Awards

New Zealanders were among the award recipients at the Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards 2018. The winners were announced in Hong Kong on 20 September. The event recognises the leading dispute resolution advisers in the region. The winners were chosen by Asialaw's editorial staff after research between June and August 2018. Bell Gully…

Lisa MacLennan starts with Fairbrother Family Law

Lisa MacLennan has joined Napier firm Fairbrother Family Law as a solicitor. Lisa was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in June 2013 after graduating LLB from the University of Waikato. She also holds a BA(Hons) in international relations and affairs from Victoria University of Wellington. Before joining Fairbrother Family Law she…

Maria Dew to carry out Black Sticks culture investigation

Auckland barrister Maria Dew has been appointed to lead an investigation into the New Zealand women's hockey Black Sticks team and its team culture. Hockey New Zealand announced the review following claims that the team coach had created a negative environment within the side. Ms Dew specialises in employment law and is…

Judge Bill Hastings appointed chair of BSA

Wellington Judge Bill Hastings has been appointed chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), the Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Hon Kris Faafoi has announced. Lawyer Susie Staley of Dunedin also joins the BSA’s board. Currently a District Court Judge, Bill Hastings was the 10th Chief Censor from 1998 to…

New AMINZ President and Vice-President

Auckland barrister Royden Hindle has been elected the new president of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand. Royden Hindle.  Mr Hindle is a member of Bankside Chambers and practises as an arbitrator, commercial mediator, construction adjudicator, facilitator and (occasionally) as an advocate. He was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in…

DLA Piper appoints new Special Counsel

DLA Piper has appointed Nick Valentine as Special Counsel. Nick Valentine.  Nick specialises in IT and telecommunications, with a background in intellectual property. He has experience in IT outsourcing, including business process outsourcing, software development and licensing, data hosting, and data protection, privacy and open data. Admitted in November 2010 after graduating BA…

Louise Unger joins lexvoco

Louise Unger has joined newlaw firm lexvoco’s New Zealand team as Head of Legal Services, Risk & Compliance. Louise Unger.  Louise was formerly the head of Risk & Compliance (Services) at BNZ, and before that the Head of Legal – Retail at the same bank. She has a strong coporate/commercial law skillset, as…