Bell Gully news

Flying in formation - not solo - could see Maori interests soar
With many infrastructure assets and businesses already in offshore ownership, Maori trusts and incorporations, Maori Trust Boards and iwi organisations will inevitably start teaming up to become more forceful players in the domestic economy.

One new partner and five new senior associates in Bell Gully promotions
Bell Gully has promoted six outstanding lawyers to senior roles in the firm. Auckland-based corporate lawyer Anna Buchly is the firm's newest partner while five lawyers have been promoted to the role of senior associate, they are: Stuart Evans, Tania Goatley, Mathew McKay, Kate Radka and Daniel Vizor.

M&A tables place Bell Gully top in New Zealand again
Bell Gully is again the leading New Zealand law firm advising on mergers and acquisitions, according to Thomson Financial figures for 2007.

Bell Gully appoints new chairman
Bell Gully has elected Roger Partridge as its new chairman. Roger has been a litigation partner since 1992 and has been head of the firm's Litigation Department since 2004. He has served on the firm's Board for seven years.

Make your online contracts binding
How prominent do terms and conditions need to be on a website in order for them to be binding? What level of assent is required - does a customer have to click "I agree" or "OK" to show that they understand and agree to the terms of the agreement?

Corporate expertise boosted by returning lawyers
Bell Gully's corporate practice has gained the expertise of two senior lawyers returning to New Zealand from the UK. Jamie Durham and Nichola Williams have joined the firm's corporate team in Auckland.

Off the shelf
Other useful articles and publications from Bell Gully.

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