The New Zealand Law Society’s Gender Equality Charter has now been adopted by 100 legal workplaces across the country. The charter was launched to the profession by the Law Society in April this year. 100 signatories represents over 2700 lawyers of the about 13300 that hold practising certificates in New Zealand. Law Society President, Kathryn Beck says she’s delighted … [Read more...]
Chapman Tripp Appoints Former COO From Deloittes
Chapman Tripp welcomes a new chief operating officer, Sophia Gunn. She starts with the firm today after 18 years as chief operating officer at Deloitte. “We are delighted to appoint Sophia to this role and at the helm of our senior leadership team. Sophia is highly experienced and has driven many significant projects and improvement initiatives in her career across a number of … [Read more...]
The New Soft and Friendly Face of Russell McVeagh
The New Soft and Friendly Face of Russell McVeagh Read More Here . . Latest Law Roles Listed on the LawFuel Network - Cook Island Solicitor General, Corporate Law Role, Wellington, Newly Created Role at Tompkins Wake, Remuera Boutique Role . . New Law Jobs on NZ's Best Law Jobs Network … [Read more...]
Duncan Cotterill adds international insurance expert to its ranks
6 March 2018: Duncan Cotterill is pleased to announce the appointment of internationally-renowned insurance law expert Professor Rob Merkin QC to special counsel. Professor Merkin will serve as an extension of the Duncan Cotterill team from his base in the UK, providing expert guidance and consultation as needed, with plans to visit New Zealand at minimum three times a … [Read more...]
The Russell McVeagh Fallout Continues – But Is It Time To Give Them a Break?
Tom Burnett, Opinion - The continued fallout from the Russell McVeagh sex abuse scandal continues to gather momentum, to the point where some may be questioning just how valid or appropriate the opprobrium heaped upon the firm might be. The latest negative publicity has been Auckland university of Technology's law school dumping of a proposed presentation from Russell … [Read more...]
