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2010 news archive

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Chapman Tripp Partner appointed to Establishment Board of Financial Markets Authority

26 May 2010
Chapman Tripp Partner Frank McLaughlin has been appointed to the Establishment Board of the new integrated market conduct regulator, the Financial Markets Authority. The Board members were announced by Commerce Minister Simon Power today.

Chapman Tripp Partner named one of the "Best of the Best"

12 May 2010
Chapman Tripp Partner Dermot Ross has been selected as New Zealand’s pre-eminent banking lawyer by Legal Media Group’s Best of the Best 2010 guide. He is the only lawyer from New Zealand to be listed.

2010 INFINZ Awards winners announced

29 April 2010
Congratulations to the winners of the Chapman Tripp Fund Manager of the Year – Equity and Debt Awards at Wednesday night’s 2010 New Zealand Herald INFINZ Awards.

Excluding software patents will stifle innovation

20 April 2010
“Excluding computer software from the Patents Bill is a mistake and will stifle innovation,” says Chapman Tripp Partner Matt Sumpter.

Former ministers could face five years in jail

19 April 2010
Former Justice ministers Sir Douglas Graham and Bill Jeffries could face up to five years in prison if they are found guilty of misleading investors in the collapsed finance company, Lombard Finance. Chapman Tripp Partner Roger Wallis discusses the case on Radio NZ National's Morning Report programme.

Chapman Tripp Fund Manager of the Year Award nominees announced

19 April 2010
Chapman Tripp is proud to sponsor the Chapman Tripp Fund Manager of the Year – Equities and Debt Awards at the 2010 INFINZ Industry Awards.

Securities Commission announces two separate cases on the same day

15 April 2010
The Securities Commission's recent twin announcements on legal action have prompted speculation it's starting to flex its muscles. The Securities Commission announced on April 13 that it was taking legal action against both Lombard Finance and Nuplex. Chapman Tripp Partner Roger Wallis discusses how serious the allegations are against the two companies.

Proposed changes to the financial advisers regime will still hinder the sector - Tim Williams

8 April 2010
Chapman Tripp Partner Tim Williams says proposed changes to the financial advisers regime will still hinder the sector and a workable solution must be found.

Chapman Tripp a finalist in ALB Australasian Law Awards

26 March 2010
Chapman Tripp's corporate team and partner John Strowger have been named as a finalists at the ALB Australasian Law Awards.

Government approach judicious

22 March 2010
The Government’s proposals to open up limited parts of the conservation estate to mining are appropriately judicious.
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