Articles tagged with Meredith Connell
Supreme Court and Court of Appeal Judges Appointed from July 2026
1 week ago | 149 viewsAttorney-General Chris Bishop announced that Justice Neil Ross Campbell will become a Judge of the Supreme Court and Justice David Gary Johnstone a Judge of the Court of Appeal, both starting on 16 July 2026. Justice Campbell has a distinguished academic and legal career, including roles as a law professor, Queen’s Counsel, and previous judicial appointments, while Justice Johnstone has extensive experience in criminal law, commercial litigation, and prosecution, with recent appointments as a High Court Judge. Both bring significant expertise from academia and practice, reflecting their progression through New Zealand’s legal system.
Tags: Chris Bishop Neil Ross Campbell David Gary Johnstone University of Auckland University of Cambridge Bell Gully Meredith Connell Queen’s Counsel High Court Judge Court of Appeal JudgeFour New District Court Judges Appointed for Dunedin, Timaru, and Auckland Courts
3 weeks ago | 237 viewsAttorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of four new District Court Judges to fill vacancies in Dunedin, Timaru, and Auckland, with swearing-in dates between July and October 2026. The appointees—Maurice John Casey, Bryony Ann Millar, Tiffany Mary Cooper KC, and Erin Lee Woolley—bring extensive experience in family law, criminal defense, prosecution, and regulatory compliance. Each judge will be based at different courts, with Casey and Millar focusing on family and youth matters, Cooper specializing in criminal defense including sexual assault, and Woolley bringing expertise as a former coroner and criminal prosecutor.
Tags: Chris Bishop Maurice John Casey Bryony Ann Millar Tiffany Mary Cooper Erin Lee Woolley Carlie Dowling Almao Douch Meredith Connell NZLS Oranga TamarikiAttorney-General Appoints Nischal Malarao as Associate Judge of High Court
1 month ago | 416 viewsAttorney-General Chris Bishop announced the appointment of Nischal Hasmukhlal Malarao as an Associate Judge of the High Court, effective 8 June 2026, in Auckland. Malarao has extensive legal experience, having worked at Chapman Tripp, Meredith Connell, and Lloyd’s of London, and later becoming a Senior Litigation Partner and head of key practice groups. Since July 2024, he has practiced independently at Richmond Chambers, specializing in civil, commercial, tax, and regulatory disputes, with a focus on company and insolvency law.
Tags: Chris Bishop Nischal Hasmukhlal Malarao Associate Judge Malarao University of Auckland Chapman Tripp Meredith Connell Lloyd’s of London Richmond Chambers AucklandAttorney-General Announces High Court Judicial Appointments for 2026
3 months ago | 681 viewsAttorney-General Judith Collins announced the appointments of Natalie Walker as a High Court Judge in Auckland and Christopher Gambrill as a High Court Associate Judge in Christchurch. Justice Walker has extensive experience in Crown prosecution and legal practice in New Zealand, while Associate Judge Gambrill brings a background in commercial litigation and international legal consultancy. Their appointments will take effect in March and May 2026, respectively.
Tags: Judith Collins Natalie Walker Christopher Gambrill John Haigh Kayes Fletcher Walker Victoria University of Wellington Chapman Tripp Meredith Connell Simpson Grierson Everys Legal ConsultancyAnna Adams Appointed New Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of Crown Law Office
3 months ago | 641 viewsAnna Adams has been appointed Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, bringing 28 years of extensive public law experience and strong private-sector leadership. She has acted as lead counsel in over 100 significant cases and held senior roles at Meredith Connell and PHARMAC. Her appointment, effective from 11 May 2026 for five years, is praised for her judgment, integrity, and ability to provide strong leadership in this key constitutional role.
Tags: Anna Adams Judith Collins Crown Law Office Bankside Chambers Meredith Connell PHARMAC Yale Law SchoolBrett Donald Tantrum Appointed High Court Judge in Auckland Effective March 2026
4 months ago | 667 viewsAttorney-General Judith Collins announced the appointment of Brett Donald Tantrum, an experienced Auckland barrister and solicitor, as a High Court Judge effective 30 March 2026. Justice Tantrum has extensive expertise in criminal law, including prosecuting serious offences such as homicide, organised crime, and sexual violence, and has served as a Principal Crown Prosecutor since 2017. His career includes roles at Meredith Connell, a professional exchange in Sydney, and involvement in criminal appeals and public law matters.
Tags: Judith Collins Brett Donald Tantrum Auckland University of Auckland Bell Gully Meredith Connell Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Crown Law Serious Fraud Office High Court Judge