Appointments

Simpson Grierson names Jania Baigent as chair of its board as of 2027

Simpson Grierson names Jania Baigent as chair of its board as of 2027

She will replace Pip Muir, who has chaired the law firm since 2023

Legal appointments and deals roundup: 10 November

Legal appointments and deals roundup: 10 November

Tavendale + Partners welcomed an ex-FMA director, top-tier firms participated in significant deals

Whangarei District Court to add Vanessa Curac as a judge in November

Whangarei District Court to add Vanessa Curac as a judge in November

She has worked across New Zealand’s Youth, Family, District Courts

Legal appointments roundup: 28 October 2026

Legal appointments roundup: 28 October 2026

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

Twelve of over 100 applicants make up 2026 King’s Counsel cohort

Twelve of over 100 applicants make up 2026 King’s Counsel cohort

They include Matanuku Mahuika, Karen Radich, Janette Campbell, Matthew Harris, Kirsten Gray

Legal appointments roundup: 14 October 2026

Legal appointments roundup: 14 October 2026

Law firms changing their ranks include Chapman Tripp, Dentons, Holland Beckett, Martelli McKegg