Deborah Hart* 63 years to the day after my family found sanctuary in New Zealand, I am on my feet in the High Court, in Wellington, moving the admission to the bar of my son, Sam. The serendipitous timing of the admission ceremony added to the poignancy of a day that is packed with […]
The murderer of Grace Millane has lost his appeal against conviction and sentence, but the 28 year old still has name suppression. The man was sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 17 years for the murder of Millane, 21, in a case that drew global attention for its defence relating to alleged
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A written Parliamentary question has confirmed the Taxpayers’ Union’s understanding that the Speaker paid a six-figure settlement to a staffer he accused of rape. Taxpayers should not have to cover the bill for Trevor Mallard’s careless accusations. It’s not like making defamatory allegations is part of his job description. Trevor Mallard must commit to paying back the taxpayer
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Chapman Tripp – The Court found that the “opt out” class action – where all potential claimants are automatically included unless they take a positive step to remove themselves – is available under New Zealand law and is likely to become the default position, as it is in Australia. [adrotate banner=”105″] Background Mr and Mrs
Former Attorney General Chris Finlayson QC is to receive an honorary doctorate of Law from Victoria University at the December graduation week. A National Party Cabinet Minister for nine years, until 2017, the former Bell Gully partner had extensive experience representing Maori interests, principally Ngai Tahu, before becoming a distinguished Minister for Treaty of Waitangi
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[adrotate banner=”105″] Patrick Gamble has been named CEO of the Perpetual Guardian Group, a collection of companies delivering market-leading fiduciary and investment services across New Zealand. The Group is the largest professional trustee service provider in New Zealand and distributes the largest volume of philanthropic funds in the country. Mr Gamble joined the parent company
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A former Auckland liquidator has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment on charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. Geoffrey Martin Smith (67) stole approximately $130,000 from two companies while acting as their liquidator. He was convicted in September following a judge-alone trial on two counts of ‘Theft by person in a special relationship’ and
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Phil Newland, founder and director of LPF Group, New Zealand’s leading litigation funder, said the principles of access to justice are critical to LPF, yet because legal action can be expensive, uncertain, and take a long time, it can be out of reach for most ordinary New Zealanders. “The Supreme Courts’ decision in Ross
Chapman Tripp’s new digs in the Commercial Bay development spare little expense, as befits one of the country’s leading law firms who have made 2020 a year to remember (pandemic excepted). The firm, which undertook a mid-year ‘brand refresh’ will undoubtedly be establishing in tangible fashion far more than prestige, class and an appropriate level
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[adrotate banner=”97″] SOUTHERN RESPONSE EARTHQUAKE SERVICES LTD v BRENDAN MILES ROSS AND COLLEEN ANNE ROSS (SC 105/2019) [2020] NZSC 126 PRESS SUMMARY This summary is provided to assist in the understanding of the Court’s judgment. It does not comprise part of the reasons for that judgment. The full judgment with reasons is the only authoritative
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