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Natalie Coates Calls for Diplomatic Reset in Treaty and Language Reforms, Named LawFuel’s 2023 Lawyer of the Year

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Wellington, New Zealand – Leading lawyer and champion of indigenous rights, Natalie Coates, has been recognized as LawFuel’s 2023 Lawyer of the Year. In light of proposed reforms surrounding Māori language and te Tiriti o Waitangi, Coates stresses the need for a ‘diplomatic reset’ to address what she terms as the government’s ‘alarming and divisive’ […]

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The New Zealand Law Power List – The Young New Entrant ‘Super Lawyer’

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Among the new entrants in the LawFuel Power List of the 40 most powerful lawyers in the country – about to be announced – is the new corporate lawyer appointed as General Manager of Corporate Affairs for the $47 billion Fund, former Bell Gully lawyer Christina Billett Being involved in a governance capacity screening Fund

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The Powerful Maiden Speech From Young Maori Lawyer

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James Meager, the new National MP and former Simpson Grierson lawyer, made an impression upon Parliament with his maiden speech, challenging the ownership claims of the leftover Māori, the poor, and workers. The speech impressed many on both sides of the House and heralded a significant career ahead for the new politician. >> Latest Law

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The Legal Thought Leader: Clive Elliot

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Patent attorney Clive Elliott has transcended his role as a leading IP lawyer to become a thought and legal leader, grappling with some of the biggest issues we face today.  No mean feat for an IP lawyer-turned-artist-turned-author.     A former Bar Association president his work as both an artist and an author and writer, particularly regarding

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