New Zealand has 13 new Queen’s Counsel.
The appointments were announced by Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC, who said it recognises lawyers who have excelled at the highest level of law.
Last year, 12 Queen’s Counsel were appointed.
The new Queen’s Counsel are:
Auckland:
- John Dixon
- Suzanne Robertson
- Rachael Reed
- Paul Borich
- Adam Ross
- Jennifer Cooper
- Simon Mount
- Andrew Barker
- Greg Blanchard
- Campbell Walker
Tauranga
Wellington
- James Every-Palmer
- Tony Angelo
The governor-general appoints Queen’s Counsel on the recommendation of the attorney-general and the agreement of the chief justice.
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