Russell McVeagh news

Legal appointments roundup: 18 September

Legal appointments roundup: 18 September

Four firms announced changes to their ranks

Cheryl Gwyn, Peter Churchman named as acting judges of High Court

Cheryl Gwyn, Peter Churchman named as acting judges of High Court

They will rehear Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act proceedings

Russell McVeagh’s Edward David Crook to join High Court as a judge

Russell McVeagh’s Edward David Crook to join High Court as a judge

He will start sitting in Auckland on 24 August 2026

Former Chapman Tripp CEP Nick Wells joins Waitangi Tribunal alongside Rick Witana

Former Chapman Tripp CEP Nick Wells joins Waitangi Tribunal alongside Rick Witana

They take the places of Dr Paul Hamer and Basil Morrison, respectively

Sabrina Muck talks the work of Te Ara Ture and the future of pro bono in NZ

Sabrina Muck talks the work of Te Ara Ture and the future of pro bono in NZ

The Te Ara Ture director discusses the influences that have helped shape the sector