Appointments

Auckland barrister Paul Collins named as new judicial conduct commissioner

Auckland barrister Paul Collins named as new judicial conduct commissioner

He focused on legal professional regulation for most of the past 30 years

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

John Harbord, barrister and solicitor, named Electricity Authority’s chair

John Harbord, barrister and solicitor, named Electricity Authority’s chair

He has been chair of Major Electricity Users’ Group, executive director of NZ Shipping Federation

Legal Appointments Roundup: 14 July

Legal Appointments Roundup: 14 July

AJ Park, DLA Piper, Dentons, HGM were among the firms that announced people movements

Newmarket firm Malloy Goodwin Harford merges with Harkness Henry

Newmarket firm Malloy Goodwin Harford merges with Harkness Henry

Harkness Henry gains two new partners in Marise Allan and Patrick Casey