The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o Te Ture recently conducted further research revealing women lawyers remain markedly under-represented as counsel in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Disappointingly the research confirmed there has been no improvement since the previous reviews. The research is set out in a report prepared […]
The New Zealand Bar Association’s latest report on the gender ratio of counsel in higher courts highlights a persistent issue of underrepresentation of women who make up 55 percent of the legal profession as of 2023, but remain significantly underrepresented as lead counsel in both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Over the
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Lawyer Philip Crump’s Move From Court to Columns Philip Crump’s career has been nothing if not varied and interesting – from Big Law heavy hitter in London to blogger and now, quite possibly, to the board of the billionaire-driven cleanout at NZ Herald and ZBNews owner NZME. >> Best law jobs here on the LawFuel
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Legal services disruptor LegalVision announces strategic partnership with Quadrant Private Equity, one of Australia’s leading private equity firms. Legal services disruptor LegalVision is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Quadrant Private Equity, one of Australia’s leading private equity firms. Founded in 2012, LegalVision has built its success on a subscription-based legal services model catering to startups,
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A recent case involving Wellington lawyer Chris Tennet and his employee Brian Hunter offers a sobering case study in what can go wrong when supervision falls short—even with the best intentions. >> Best NZ Law Jobs Here . . New Jobs Daily The Open Justice project reported in The Herald that Brian Hunter, a man
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Nicholas Davidson, KC, a former High Court judge and highly respected lawyer, has passed away at the age of 76. His sudden and peaceful death at home has left a profound impact on the legal community, sports organizations, and countless individuals whose lives he touched. A man who had a unique ability to connect with
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New Zealand just handed a mountain the legal equivalent of a birth certificate. Taranaki Maunga — the snow-capped stratovolcano formerly known as Mount Egmont — is now a legal person. And American commentator Bill Mayer among others had his view on what this all means. The ‘human rights mountain move’ is the culmination of a nine-year
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Reviewing legal aid to ensure access to justice The Government has agreed to review the legal aid system in order to prioritise victims and their access to justice, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We’ve heard from the judiciary, lawyers, and others that changes are needed to address difficulties facing legal aid providers and the people
Lindsay Francis & Mangan: Asia-Pacific’s Dispute Resolution Disruptor Auckland-based boutique law firm Lindsay Francis & Mangan (LFM) has ascended from boutique contender in the commercial conflict area to a significant force, now boosting the firm’s presence with the opening of a new office in Sydney. The firm has offices in Singapore, also and the former
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>>Latest NZ Law News Today, the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its August 2024 Individual Funding Round. This year’s scholars and awardees have shown dedication to advancing justice and expanding legal knowledge within Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Borrin Foundation – Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga postgraduate Scholarship
