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Simpson Western appoints Jamie Barr to partnership North Shore firm Simpson Western has appointed Jamie Barr as a partner. He has particular expertise in business structuring and shareholder arrangements, commercial contract advice, business acquisition and disposals, finance and banking. Before joining Simpson Western in 2013 Jamie was a commercial banker with New Zealand’s largest bank. Before that he gained experience working with a large corporate and boutique commercial law firm.
Rochelle Belworthy new Beach Law Papamoa Director Rochelle Belworthy has been appointed sole Director of Beach Law Papamoa. Rochelle has been with the firm since its beginnings in October 2014, and has practised in the Bay of Plenty since 2009. She specialises in property law, commercial
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law, trusts and estates, wills and powers of attorney and law for the elderly. Jenny McDonnell, the previous Director, has now retired after 40 years in practice.
Heimsath Alexander at their offices on Princes’ Wharf, Auckland.
Two new partners Mell Clarke-Cornor at Lance Lawson appointed Rotorua firm Lance Lawson has promoted two of its lawyers to partners. Succeed Legal Gina Oudyn joined the firm in 2008 and Associate has practised in a broad Wellington boutique firm Succeed Legal has appointed Mell Clarke-Cornor as an Associate. Mell specialises in advising on a range of property-related matters, relationship property, trusts and estate planning. She was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in May 1998 and has been with the firm since November 2014.
Heimsath Alexander and Jones Young join up Heimsath Alexander and Jones Young have joined their practices as from 1 April 2017. David Jones, Keith Young and team have incorporated their firm with
range of litigation areas before specialising in family law. Gina specialises in all family law matters including separation, relationship property, family protection, mental health, domestic violence, child support and care of children disputes. Greg Burt joined the firm in 2011 and practised in litigation before specialising in commercial law. Greg provides specialises in a broad range of legal matters including residential and commercial conveyancing, estate planning and commercial transactions. Greg’s ties to the Bay of Plenty have fostered a particular interest in transactions involving Māori organisations.
Wilson Harle promotes four staff Specialist Auckland litigation firm Wilson Harle has promoted four staff to senior solicitor positions. Rachael Baillie has a BHSc LLB (Hons) from the University of