Christchurch law firm Malley and Co, has appointed Dominic Fitchett as its latest partner, joining Patrick Costelloe, Simon Price, Gareth Abdinor, Chantal Morkel and Sarah White in partnership. Dominic joined Malley and Co in March this year as a consultant and has been advising the firm’s property and commercial clients. Dominic has more than 15 years’ experience in New Zealand and overseas, and is a specialist in commercial leasing, property development, acquisitions and disposals. He advises clients on property investments, large scale residential developments, construction contracts, commercial leases, buying and selling of businesses, financing and structuring. Dominic is an Accredited Specialist of the Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society and is a member of the Southern Health and Disability Ethics Committee.