Web News 2009

11 December 2009

Power wants public feedback on enhancing victims’ rights 

Smaller law firms outshining larger ‘show ponies’ in profitability stakes

Bell Gully wins New Zealand award at Asia Tax Awards

27 November 2009

International recognition for environmental law scholar 

Harkness Henry-sponsored Sculpture in the Park opens

13 November 2009

Buddle Findlay leads in New Zealand’s recent private equity and investment fund formations 

Capital move for Duncan Cotterill 

Maori Land Court and lawyers’ offices award winners  

Palmerston North Courthouse redevelopment among 2009 Western Architecture Awards winners 

Shear investment raises thousands in Shave for a Cure 

30 October 2009

Research project tackles regulatory reform challenges

16 October 2009

2009 Buddle Findlay Sargeson Fellows celebrated in Auckland 

Board changes for NZ LAW Limited 

Chapman Tripp principal named as a leading international arbitration specialist 

Commerce Commission settles interchange fee proceedings 

Oamaru lawyer wins award for outstanding volunteer community service 

2 October 2009

Annual Simpson Grierson Environmental Law Prize presented to University of Waikato Student 

IP expert Professor Jane Ginsburg to speak in Auckland in October 

LEANZ admits Inaugural Fellows 

New dean has big plans for New Zealand’s smallest law school 

18 September 2009

Call for urgent rethink of state-funded mediation in New Zealand civil courts 

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft leniency policy on cartels 

Lord Walker visits Canterbury School of Law 

Otago law student discusses eco-labels in India 

Otago wins Buddle Findlay Negotiation Competition 

Third straight win for Auckland 

4 September 2009   
 
AWLA’s twenty-fifth anniversary – a touch of silver - By Katherine Burson, senior associate, Simpson Grierson

Graduate back lecturing in public law

The Elms raises its profile through the web, thanks to City Partners project and leading law firm 

The Journey of Tracing Ethel Benjaman’s Footsteps 

21 August 2009

New linking protocol for New Zealand Law Reports announced 

Chapman Tripp advises The Hyperfactory on the sale of a 19.9 per cent stake to leading American media company 

Awards made to leading dispute resolution professionals 

US legal system beckons for Victoria Professor 

Greg Everard Memorial Moot – 26 August 2009 

Duncan Cotterill lawyer among select few
 

7 August 2009

Australasian Legal Report wins international award 

Carbon claim guidelines released 

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft telecommunications guidelines 

Information Disclosure Discussion Paper released 

NZLSA winners at home and abroad 

Quigg Partners advises on challenging transactions 

24 July 2009

Bell Gully wins Law Firm of the Year title for fourth straight year 

Delving into the law of armed conflict 

Multi-talented Lara Johansen is the winner of the Lowndes Jordan Prize in Corporate Legal Studies 2008 

Sir Peter Blake leadership legacy recognises inspiring Bell Gully partner 

VOIP – telephony for tough times? 

10 July 2009

New law firm challenges traditional role of lawyers 

Otago-UK research may bring ‘radical overhaul’ to family court system 

Consultation sought by Subantarctic Marine Protection Planning Forum

LEANZ admits Inaugural Fellows 

Simpson Grierson shines in second quarter

July 27 deadline for submissions on mobile termination prices 

Australia releases new strategy to drive international engagement of legal services and law education 

26 June 2009

Commerce Commission seeks feedback on cost of capital draft guidelines 

Rare double for Canterbury academic 

Anthony Harper joins ALFA International 

Submissions sought on key Commerce Commission discussion documents 

12 June 2009

Bell Gully advises Fisher & Paykel Appliances on equity raising 

Bell Gully advises on Fletcher Building’s capital raising 

Commerce Commission will not appeal Avanti Finance decision 

Commerce Commission’s new streamlined authorisation process 

MacTodd expands high profile Southern Lakes law firm to Christchurch 

New Zealand-developed technology improves tax research 

Public law firm seeks to expand its leadership team 

Lane Neave extends its reach to Queenstown 

 

29 May 2009

Commerce Commission report on ‘gentailers’ released 

Conveyancing Services Directory launched 

DLA Phillips Fox chief executive to step down 

RWCL appoints Russell McVeagh as official RWC 2011 law firm 

Simpson Grierson appointed accredited supplier to the Crown 

15 May 2009

Boutique firm’s branding scoops three prestigious New York design awards - By Craig Sisterson 

Attorney-General admits he’s a mediation convert 

USP law school delegation visits Otago for conference and moot 

Auckland mooters face world elite

Banks’ break fees likely to be “reasonable”, says Commerce Commission 

DLA Phillips Fox advises Nuplex on NZ$132.8 million rights issue 

International recognition for Wigley & Company 

Resource management expertise helps power major wind farm project

1 May 2009

Law firm backs Auckland Art Fair 09 

New Zealand dealmakers named finalists in prestigious Australasian Law Awards 

Simpson Grierson acts for Postec Data Systems in fuel support sale 

Simpson Grierson presents annual Environmental Law Prize to University of Waikato student 

Law Commission to suggest major overhaul of drinking law 

19 April 2009

Learning the drill 

Common sense prevails in final chapter of Premium Real Estate case

Commerce Commission consults on streamlined authorisation process guidelines 

3 April 2009

Hesketh Henry hosts world property leader

QUIGG PARTNERS assist on various global restructuring transactions

Simpson Grierson advises on first council-listed bond issue

Animals need stronger legal protection

Joint Ventures Law under scrutiny in new book

LEADR NZ Dispute Resolution Prizewinners for 2008

QUIGG PARTNERS assist as overseas player exit from New Zealand

Simpson Grierson advises in Auckland’s Rugby World Cup success

Simpson Grierson dealmakers make formidable start to 2009 by claiming only Kiwi stake on international M&A transaction table

LexisNexis releases LAWbase upgrade

20 March 2009

Bell Gully advises on Fletcher Building’s capital raising

New specialist law firm for Christchurch

Commerce Commission releases draft guidelines – carbon offset and neutrality claims

LexisNexis and Luke, Cunningham and Clere launch Laws of New Zealand, “Evidence (Reissue 1)”

Simpson Grierson advises on first council-listed bond issue

6 March 2009

Commerce Commission to review effectiveness of section 36 enforcement 

Environmental law specialists launch new legal practice 

Open Polytechnic student wins top prize from New Zealand Law Society 

20 February 2009

Award-winning writers to take up this year’s Buddle Findlay Sargeson Fellowship 

Fortune Manning hosts international forum -Forward-thinking Sustainability and the Law 

Leading competition law practice belongs to Bell Gully 

Simpson Grierson Employment Law Prize awarded to super talented woman 

5 February 2009

Community Law Centres seek sponsorship

Summer clerks escape the office for a good cause

Two international distinctions for DLA Phillips Fox partner

23 January 2009

Buddle Findlay wins prestigious international tax award 

DLA Phillips Fox achieves top rankings in major league tables 

Simpson Grierson dealmakers maintain exclusive New Zealand presence on international M&A transaction table for 2008 

Schneider to pay $1.1 million for cartel 

Aerolineas Argentinas fined for non-compliance with Commerce Act 

Commerce Commission seeks submissions on Regulatory Provisions discussion paper 

DLA Phillips Fox’s award-winning fit-out sharpens minds 

International air cargo cartel to be prosecuted 

Bell Gully advises Danone on Frucor sale