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Allen &Overy Shearman merger continues to progress as partners prepare to vote

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The Allen & Overy merger with Shearman & Sterling will create the world's largest, elite law firm

Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling continue to make great progress toward creating the unparalleled and fully integrated global elite law firm, A&O Shearman. All transaction milestones have been met thus far and support for the combination among clients, partners, and colleagues has been overwhelmingly positive worldwide. Today both firms announced that the partnership […]

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Bats and Boardrooms: The Inspirational Saga of Scott Weenink’s Dual Careers

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Scottweeninck

Former LawFuel Power Law List member Scott Weenink, a former M&A lawyer, has taken the helm at New Zealand Cricket as the CEO. Weenink, 50, has played 12 first-class and seven List A games for Wellington from 1995 to 1997. He is the brother of Power List member Mark Weenink, presently General Counsel at Todd

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Law Firm Says Mainzeal Decision Shows Need For Legislative Reform

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Shipley

Supreme Court Urges Review of Directors’ Duties >> NZ Law Jobs Here – New Jobs Daily Bell Gully have written about the Mainzeal case, finding against former directors of the failed business, including former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley, saying that there is a need to recalibrate directors’ duties. The firm says in a briefing

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Dame Jenny Shipley & Directors Lose $40 Million Mainzeal Appeal

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Shipley

Former directors of the collapsed construction company Mainzeal, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley, have been ruled liable to pay $39.8 million plus interest and costs to creditors and subcontractors who were left $111 million out of pocket when the company collapsed a decade ago. LawFuel Power Lawyer Jack Hodder KC (right)

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The Visionary New Zealand Lawyer Leading Microsoft’s Ethical AI Revolution

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Natasha crampton lawfuel

Leading the Responsible AI Revolution: Meet Natasha Crampton, the visionary Microsoft lawyer at the forefront of shaping AI ethics. With a global team of 350 experts, she’s driving the responsible development of Microsoft’s AI tools, ensuring they’re crafted with accountability and ethics in mind. In an exclusive interview, Natasha shares insights on the evolving AI landscape, the power of ethical innovation, and Microsoft’s partnerships with cutting-edge Kiwi firms. Dive into the article to discover how responsible AI is transforming industries and society.

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