The New Zealand Bar Association has welcomed the appointment of twelve King’s Counsel, acknowledging both the successful barristers and the wider field of applicants.
Attorney-General Chris Bishop announced the appointments today, October 16, following consideration of more than 100 applications.
The new silks are Matanuku Mahuika, Karen Radich, Janette Campbell, Matthew Harris, Kirsten Gray, Tim Smith, Polly Pope, Kerry Cook, Sam Lowery, Rob Kirkness, Isaac Hikaka and Annabel Maxwell-Scott.
In its official statement, the Bar Association said the applications demonstrated the depth of talent within New Zealand’s independent Bar. nzbar.org.nz
The appointments recognise expertise across criminal and commercial litigation, employment, environmental law, Māori legal issues and international practice.
The government’s announcement highlights several careers with international reach. Sam Lowery previously prosecuted atrocity crimes at the International Criminal Court. Rob Kirkness has practised in New Zealand, Paris and Singapore, while Annabel Maxwell-Scott formerly served as Deputy Solicitor-General of the Cook Islands.
Other recipients bring longstanding specialist experience in domestic practice, including Karen Radich in employment law and Matanuku Mahuika in commercial, Māori land and Treaty of Waitangi matters.
The New Zealand Law Society also congratulated the recipients. The rank is primarily awarded to independently practising barristers who have demonstrated professional excellence. www.beehive.govt.nz
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