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Law firm Bell Gully elects new chairman
Leading law firm Bell Gully has elected David Simcock as its next Chairman, effective 11 April 2005.
David takes over as Chairman from Matthew Cockram, who has accepted a role as Chief Executive of Bluewater Group Holdings.
"I joined the firm as law clerk in 1984 and I've recently enjoyed four years in the role of Chairman," said Matthew. "The decision to leave the best law firm in New Zealand has been a difficult one, but this was an opportunity I felt unable to refuse."
David Simcock has been a partner at Bell Gully since 1980.
"I am both delighted and honoured to have been elected as the firm's new Chairman. Bell Gully is a fantastic firm, and I look forward to working with our people and clients to ensure that the firm enjoys continued success."
David also paid tribute to his predecessor: "I would like to thank Matthew Cockram for his substantial contribution as Chairman over the last four years."
"He has led us successfully to our current leading position in the New Zealand and international marketplaces, and I wish him well in his new role as Chief Executive of Bluewater Group Holdings."
Notes for editors
Bell Gully is New Zealand's leading commercial law firm with over 230 legal staff.
David Simcock has been a tax partner at Bell Gully since 1980. He specialises in corporate restructuring, tax-efficient financing and tax litigation.
A past chairman of the New Zealand Branch of the International Fiscal Association, David is named as a leading corporate tax specialist in the current editions of legal directories Who Who's Legal, Asia Pacific Legal 500, and IFLR 1000.
Matthew Cockram has been a partner since 1992 and specialises in commercial property and construction projects.
Bluewater Group Holdings has a number of interests in New Zealand and is a member of the joint venture redeveloping the Britomart Precinct in downtown Auckland.
