Lam v Mo [2017] NZHC 997

This case considers the evidence required to prove either an express or implied retainer in the context of a lawyer-client relationship.  In this instance the evidence did not establish the existence of a retainer, so a defendant lawyer had no obligations to the party alleging breach

Fee Langstone's quiz team "Beyoncé Knowledge" had a fantastic evening at the Not The Boy's Club Quiz Night Extravaganza this month.  The teams were lead through 5 rounds - identifying logos, science and nature, history, insurance and general knowledge.  Thanks to the sponsors and to the Not the Boys Club for putting on a great event (and especially for the 16 metres of pizza!).

Investigation into the Performance of Statistics House in the 14 November 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake - Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Design standards and building laws will now be reviewed after an independent panel’s investigation into the unacceptable performance of Statistic House in Wellington in the Kaikoura earthquake. 

Congratulations to our law graduate Harriet Birch who was amongst the University of Auckland graduates receiving their degrees this month.   Harriet graduated with a BA(Psychology)/LLB and also received a 2016 Deans Academic Excellence Award for finishing in the top 10% of this year’s graduates.  Harriet is currently doing her professionals course while working and will be admitted to the bar in November. 

"Fee Langstone is effectively bigger than most litigation departments in the large full service firms – so that makes us unique and able to provide quality advice with commercial clarity on a wide range of issues"