Articles tagged with Meredith Connell

Attorney-General Announces High Court Judicial Appointments for 2026

3 weeks ago | 222 views

Attorney-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 Consultancy

Anna Adams Appointed New Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of Crown Law Office

3 weeks ago | 206 views

Anna 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 School

Brett Donald Tantrum Appointed High Court Judge in Auckland Effective March 2026

1 month ago | 268 views

Attorney-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