Legal appointments roundup: 26 October 2026

Law firms changing their ranks include Anthony Harper, Bell Gully, Buddle Findlay, Lane Neave

High Court hits TSB Bank with $877,500 responsible lending penalty

Legacy systems are no excuse, the court said

Burning Issues in Employment Law Forum examines major legislative reforms

Forum explores retrospectivity, employee contribution, future of employment law

High Court refuses director permission to represent company in property dispute

Court cites legal complexity, conflicting interests, insufficient evidence of financial hardship

High Court refuses interim injunction over PNG Chiefs trade mark dispute

Court questions likelihood of consumer confusion between rugby union and league teams

Top women in law in Australia and New Zealand revealed for 2026

Elite Women this year are changing workplace structures around them

Regulatory Standards Board sees flaws in Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act

Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes independent statutory body’s first report

Over 80 percent of court users are satisfied with justice ministry services

Annual report notes ministry collected $261m in fines, reparations, legal aid debt

Deals roundup: 21 October 2026

Law firms announcing transactions include Buddle Findlay, Chapman Tripp, DLA Piper, Simpson Grierson

PROFILES

He explains why it’s important to urge people to seek proper legal advice for high-stakes situations

DLA Piper senior associate credits his superiors for building his confidence by showing trust in him

For the ex-Magentus legal head, it’s not just about what current law says

DLA Piper senior associate also believes lawyers can value if they get involved with a project early

INTERNATIONAL

BarkerGilmore report gives benchmarks for Chicago in-house legal pay

Median total compensation is US$1M for GCs, US$487K for managing counsel, US$353K for senior counsel

BarkerGilmore report gives benchmarks for Chicago in-house legal pay
Legal groups around the globe reaffirm the international rule of law

Joint statement calls out attempts to undermine international courts

Legal groups around the globe reaffirm the international rule of law
Report stresses need for justice system that’s holistic, not siloed

‘Civil and administrative justice systems remain undeveloped’: Oxford University professor

Report stresses need for justice system that’s holistic, not siloed
Atrocity crimes review report urges UK to take a diplomatic lead

We’re seeing the most atrocity crimes since the Second World War: IBA Human Rights Institute lawyer

Atrocity crimes review report urges UK to take a diplomatic lead
OpenAI faces suits for harming kids in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia

Tech giant is also subject to cases in Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, Montana

OpenAI faces suits for harming kids in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia

FEATURES

Kirikiriroa to host world's first International Indigenous Judges Conference

Judge Warren spotlights Māori legal pioneers as global peers set to share views on law and culture

Mai Chen on a career that matters, the future of cultural intelligence and AI in law

The work Mai is doing on Asian parties and the courts is not just about access to justice, but also about ensuring a just outcome

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

Defining success in the TMT legal field – with Anchali Anandanayagam of Hudson Gavin Martin

Uncover critical insights into the landscape of TMT law and the key role that technology plays in the field