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Senior public law specialist to join Simpson Grierson
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 10:47 am | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson is pleased to announce the appointment of senior lawyer Sally McKechnie as a partner in its Wellington office. More >>
Simpson Grierson proud to work with Christchurch Council
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 2:38 pm | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson proud to work alongside Christchurch City Council in unprecedented district planning process Despite a few outstanding Court of Appeal and High Court appeals, the fast-tracked and bespoke Christchurch district plan review process is ... More >>
Be aware of important new employment standards
Friday, 24 March 2017, 2:29 pm | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson Partner Phillipa Muir says that from 1 April 2017, all individual employment agreements need to comply with new requirements under the Employment Relations Act 2000. More >>
Recommendations improve clarity and workability
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 2:02 pm | Simpson Grierson
On Monday, the Local Government and Environment Committee announced its recommended changes to the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill with several recommendations that improve the clarity and workability, partner Sarah Scott says. More >>
Conditions ripe for corporate activity but buyers cautious
Friday, 24 February 2017, 2:53 pm | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson corporate partner Andrew Matthews says 2016 was a strong year for corporate activity, and conditions suggest this will continue in 2017. More >>
Simpson Grierson expands health and safety services
Monday, 20 February 2017, 1:58 pm | Simpson Grierson
Fiona Carney has joined Simpson Grierson as a senior consultant in its fast-growing health and safety advisory business. More >>
Simpson Grierson advise Shanghai Maling on Silver Fern Farms
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 12:43 pm | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson advises Shanghai Maling on purchase of a 50% interest in Silver Fern Farms More >>
Initiatives to resolve pay equity claims applauded
Friday, 25 November 2016, 9:27 am | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson supports the Government's decision today to accept the recommendations of the Joint Working Group, to improve the raising and resolving of pay equity claims. More >>
Stance on NZME/Fairfax merger bound to be highly contentious
Tuesday, 8 November 2016, 4:23 pm | Simpson Grierson
The Commerce Commission's draft determination to decline to authorise the proposed NZME/Fairfax merger raises important issues for the future of a news industry struggling to deal with digital disruption, and for New Zealanders who rely on that industry ... More >>
Simpson Grierson wins gold at Equal Pay Awards
Friday, 4 November 2016, 3:19 pm | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson took home the Gold Award for excellence at the YWCA Equal Pay Awards 2016, held in Auckland last night. More >>
Simpson Grierson advises Solid Energy on sale of its mines
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 4:48 pm | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson has advised state owned enterprise Solid Energy New Zealand Limited (Solid Energy) on the sale of its mines to three parties. More >>
Simpson Grierson Acts for ACC on Kiwibank Acquision
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 11:05 am | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson has advised Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) on its acquisition of a 22% stake in the Kiwibank group of companies. More >>
FYI: Employers beware of secret recordings
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 2:59 pm | Simpson Grierson
A recent decision of the Employment Relations Authority has confirmed that 'secret' recordings made by employees may be used against employers in Authority proceedings, even where they relate to conversations between other staff members, to which the ... More >>
A new record for compensation awards
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 12:06 pm | Simpson Grierson
The Human Rights Review Tribunal (Tribunal) has awarded Rachel MacGregor, former press secretary for Colin Craig, a record award of $120,000 for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings. More >>
Court of Appeal confirms fluoridation is lawful
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 3:44 pm | Simpson Grierson
4 October 2016 Local Government Court of Appeal confirms fluoridation is lawful and is not compulsory medical treatment The Court of Appeal's recent decision in New Health NZ Inc v South Taranaki District Council related to the two key findings in ... More >>
Tobacco Standardised Packaging Bill Passes
Friday, 9 September 2016, 5:03 pm | Simpson Grierson
9 September 2016 Intellectual Property Law Smoke-Free Environments (Tobacco Standardised Packaging) Amendment Bill passes third and final reading More >>
Current Property Tax Issues Guide
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 12:51 pm | Simpson Grierson
8 September 2016 Tax Law Current Property Tax Issues Guide Over the past 12 months, the Government has introduced a package of tax reforms targeting land dealing activities. These are: More >>
Simpson Grierson Welcomes Four New Partners
Monday, 29 February 2016, 11:17 am | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson is delighted to announce four new partners across its New Zealand offices. Matt Conway becomes a partner in the firm's Wellington local government and environment group. Matt is well-known for his resource management policy and ... More >>
Simpson Grierson Awards Environmental Law Prize
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 11:28 am | Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson Awards Environmental Law Prize Waiata Bell and John Delaney are the joint winners of the Environmental Law Prize for 2016. The award recognises the student with the best overall mark in the University of Waikato's environmental law ... More >>
Simpson Grierson Welcomes Four New Senior Associates
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 11:11 am | Simpson Grierson
Mark Allen is a commercial property expert with broad experience across a range of commercial property, property development, commercial and contract matters. He has advised on projects for major corporate clients utilising his contract management ... More >>
