Appointment of King’s Counsel

Attorney-General

Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of 10 King’s Counsel.

“The criteria for appointment recognise that excellence and leadership in the profession should be viewed through a wider, community lens.  I am pleased to see that the profession continues to make a good contribution to access to justice, which is reflected in the appointments I am making today,” David Parker said.

The newly appointed Silks are:

Northland – Catherine Cull

Auckland – Bronwyn Carruthers, Nicholas Chisnall, David Cooper, Tiffany Cooper, Jason Goodall, Simon Mitchell

Wellington – Andrew Butler

Christchurch – Stephanie Grieve, Lisa Preston