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NZ law firm promotes across the board

25 January 2010 | A leading New Zealand commercial law firm, Simpson Grierson, has made four of its star players senior associates.


Minters drives retirement overhaul

18 November 2009 | Confusion and administrative burdens in the retirement village industry has spurred law firm Minter Ellison to back calls for uniform legislation to regulate the industry.


Legal quintet meets for first time

9 November 2009 | The federal Attorney General has flown to London to meet four of his international counterparts. Together they will try and solve various common legal issues.


Judiciary embroiled in Fiji turmoil

4 November 2009 | Fiji's military leader, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has ordered the Australia and New Zealand High Commissioners out of the country.


New partner appointments strengthen firms' alliance

2 November 2009 | For the second time in under a week, DLA Phillips Fox has today announced the appointment of a senior DLA Piper partner to its ranks.


Clayton Utz acts on Kiwibank bond deal

29 October 2009 | New Zealand state-owned bank Kiwibank Ltd has established a A$1 billion Kangaroo Bond program that saw the first New Zealand government-guarantered bond deal to be issued into the Australian debt markets.


New Zealand introduces new auditor regulations

27 October 2009 | The New Zealand Government is set to introduce new auditor regulations.


Complaints about judges skyrocket

20 October 2009 | Complaints about judges are increasing, but most are dismissed, according to a newly released report.


DLA Phillips Fox acts on cross-Tasman deal

1 October 2009 | DLA Phillips Fox has advised insurance and financial services institution TOWER Ltd on a NZ$81.3million renounceable rights issue.


New top-tier law firm enters Sydney

15 September 2009 | A new law firm calling itself "top tier" has entered the fray in Sydney.


NZ needs legal aid review: Justice Minister

7 September 2009 | The New Zealand Minister of Justice has released a discussion paper aimed at improving the legal aid system


In-house needs reality check on value

20 August 2009 | General counsel need to take the lead on reducing costs, experts claim


Cross Tasman deal to save business millions

11 August 2009 | AN agreement between the Australian and New Zealand governments will help cut reporting red tape for businesses, the assistant treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, has announced.


Henry Davis York acts on Lehman deal

30 July 2009 | Lawyers from Henry Davis York and Sidley Austin have acted on behalf of Perpetual in its case against collapsed financial firm Lehman Brothers.


Legal rankings under scrutiny

23 July 2009 | How legal eagles rank against their peers is the cause of much furor in the legal world. But also, the reports that rank, measure and rate them are also under considerable scrutiny.


Firm forced to pay legal fees in own case

13 July 2009 | A New Zealand law firm has been ordered to foot the bill for legal costs in a lengthy court battle.


Clayton Utz, Freehills on Fisher & Paykel deal

2 June 2009 | Clayton Utz is advising global appliance company Haier Group Corporation on an equity raising agreement with Fisher & Paykel Appliances.


Fiji law society attack angers Aus lawyers

25 May 2009 | The Australian and New Zealand legal professions have publicly condemned the Fiji Government's raid of the country's law society offices on the weekend.


News in brief: NZ regulation; ASIC

25 May 2009 | NZ politician slams regulation; Short-selling ban lifted: ASIC


Litigation funding on the rise

16 April 2009 | The time is ripe for litigation funding to gather steam. As the economy worsens, it's a chance to level the playing fields. Belinda Barclay, associate at New Zealand firm Wynn Williams & Co and former Australian lawyer, writes.


Mallesons merger deal biggest in M&A

25 March 2009 | MALLESONS Stephen Jaques has claimed a "dazzling" $US68 ($97) billion deal in this "rather depressed" market.


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