Chapman Tripp’s International Law practice and partner Nicola Swan were pleased to host the Minister for Trade and Agriculture, Hon Todd McClay, in conversation with Fran O'Sullivan at our Wellington office recently. The conversation touched on US exports with Trump as President, how diversification in trade makes good economic sense, fixing non-tariff barriers, NZ’s recent signing of the ACCTS trade and sustainability deal, the recent 24 partnership MOUs with China, and our recent trade deals with the GCC and UAE.
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We relish our position and reputation as an innovative and leading law firm. In a market crowded by legal tradition, we choose to look to the future. We embrace technology and see it as a tool to better serve our clients, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of legal know-how. We are not content to stand still – we never stop learning and improving. Being the firm that leads allows us to constantly challenge ourselves to deliver more value and high-quality legal work. It also enables us to work on the largest, most complex and high-value transactions, projects and disputes in New Zealand. Not only do we work with our clients to help them succeed, but we are at the forefront of regulatory change, using our knowledge and expertise to shape a better future for all New Zealand. Our people are our greatest asset and we actively promote fairness and equality of opportunity from career development, flexible working and investing in learning and development. Supporting our people to be the best they can be is one of our core values. It is important to us that our people can be their authentic selves and thrive, both inside and outside of work. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and fostering a culture of wellbeing. We have a truly national presence, with more than 50 partners and more than 400 staff across the firm’s offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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Level 34, PwC Tower, 15 Customs Street West
PO Box 2206
Auckland, 1140, NZ
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10 Customhouse Quay
PO Box 993
Wellington, 6011, NZ
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PO Box 2510
Christchurch, 8140, NZ
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There are several structural changes underway for New Zealand’s infrastructure sector, but their success will depend on whether there is political will to agree to and stick to a long-term plan. We were delighted to host the Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regional Development and the Leader of the Opposition, as well as a panel of industry and media representatives for Infrastructure New Zealand and The Post’s Future Proofing New Zealand: The 2050 Infrastructure Forum, which discussed the future of bipartisan agreement in infrastructure planning and delivery. Our thanks to all of the speakers: Hon Christopher Bishop, Andrea Vance, Rt Hon Chris Hipkins, Hon Shane Jones, Luke Malpass, Dita De Boni and Katherine Rich. Read more below.
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Please join us in congratulating Harrison Cooper, Morgan Dalton-Mill, Trent Harris, Madeleine Hay, Josh Hayes, Emily James, David Keogh, Ella Knoester, Daniel Maier-Gant, Rebecca Meikle, Georgia Moore, Tallulah Parker, Ruby Tinson and Romy Wales, who have all been promoted in recognition of their expertise and contribution to the firm. https://lnkd.in/gcsx3Sgw
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We are honoured to have played a pivotal role in a number of the deals recognised at this year’s New Zealand Law Awards, including advising on the Project Finance Deal of the Year, the Mid-Market Deal of the Year, and eleven deals that were recognised with excellence awards. Congratulations to Kishan Gunatunga from our Corporate and Commercial team, who was a finalist in the Young Private Practice Lawyer of The Year category for his exceptional work in renewable energy project development and commercial contracting. It was wonderful to celebrate last night with a number of our clients who were recognised for their expertise. Congratulations to all of the successful winners and finalists! #NZlawawards
Chapman Tripp advises on deals recognised at 2024 NZ Law Awards
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The Auckland District Court guilty verdict against former Ports of Auckland Limited CEO, Tony Gibson, for failing to exercise his due diligence obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act has important ramifications for other officers in large organisations. It is the first conviction against an officer under the governance reforms arising from the Pike River disaster. We background the case, explore the principles the court applied, and identify some lessons for wider application. Click below to read more.
Decision shines light on due diligence duties in large organisations
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We are delighted to again be sponsoring the INFINZ awards, which recognise innovation and quality in New Zealand's financial sector ecosystem. Submissions are now open for the Chapman Tripp Excellence in Treasury award - apply at the link below. We are looking forward to celebrating with all of the finalists in May.
🌟 Recognising Leadership in Treasury Management: The Chapman Tripp “Excellence in Treasury Award”! 🌟 Sponsored by Chapman Tripp, this award recognises corporate treasury teams demonstrating exceptional financial management through strategic and innovative initiatives. It celebrates organisations that have adapted and enhanced treasury practices, achieving impactful outcomes in alignment with their broader business goals. If your team has made significant strides in treasury excellence, download the criteria here: https://lnkd.in/gKMp-5d and submit nominations by 12 February 2025 to admin@infinz.com. Jim McElwain Will Goodwin Sarah Raudkivi Minhinnick Leah Scales Stephan Deschamps Kirk Hope Carolyn Ng Mahina Puketapu Stephen Ridgewell Jane Standage John Vanderbom Tracey Walker Andrew Woodward Bernice Archer Iona Gibbs Kirsty King Penne Clayton MStJ JP Deborah Caldwell Emily Agnew
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On Monday we welcomed our 2024/2025 Summer Clerks across all three offices. Over the past few days, they have been diving into life at Chapman Tripp - meeting their mentors and teammates, exploring the ins and outs of our workplace and engaging in hands-on training sessions and workshops. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey for our Summer Clerks. Over the next 12-weeks they will have opportunities to work on real and meaningful projects, build lasting connections, and develop skills that will shape their future careers. Stay tuned as we share their experience with us this summer. #chapmantrippers #summerclerks #CTclerks #welcome #growyourownway
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The much anticipated Contracts of Insurance Act 2024 has passed its third reading, and will come into force on dates to be set by Order in Council, with a transition period of up to three years. Click the link below for more information.
Contracts of insurance legislation passed
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We are proud to support Debtfix Foundation and the amazing mahi they do!
We are excited to announce that Chapman Tripp is supporting Debtfix Foundation to help us in our mission to improve the financial, mental and physical wellbeing of individuals, and help reduce the impact of debt on New Zealand society. Led by partner Michael Arthur and solicitor Samuel Yang, Chapman Tripp’s team will help us to obtain Court approval of creditor’s proposals, which are essentially affordable repayment plans, enabling individuals to repay their creditors in a sustainable way. #colloboration #workingtogether #debtfree
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We’re thrilled that Chapman Tripp has won the Best in Future of Work Award at the IDC Asia/Pacific Future Enterprise Awards! Spanning 12 countries and over 580 organisations, the awards recognise organisations that are redefining their industries through outstanding digital transformation efforts and harnessing technology to achieve business success and gain competitive advantage. We received this prestigious award for our innovative initiative, Project Minerva, which has significantly transformed our document management system, modernised our workflow, and replaced several legacy systems, resulting in improved efficiency, enhanced collaboration and knowledge management within the firm. This marks the first time a New Zealand business has been recognised at these awards. We are incredibly proud of Sean Bishop and our technology team's hard work and ingenuity which made this achievement possible. #IDCFEAwards #FutureEnterprise
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