M O R R I S

01/12/2022

Morris is delighted to announce that Gemma Edwards has been promoted to senior solicitor.

Gemma began her career at Morris in March 2020. Since joining the firm, Gemma has acted for clients on a wide range of trust, estate and relationship property disputes. Gemma has appeared in the Family Court and High Court and has attended numerous mediations with senior counsel.

Gemma's promotion recognises her contributions to Morris and its clients.

22/06/2022

News | Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on farm succession and family trusts |

On 22 June 2022, Sally Morris and Georgia Angus presented a Legalwise seminar “Avoiding disputes down the road: update on recent case law”. The seminar was part of the Legalwise conference on farm succession and family trusts.

10/06/2022

Update | Enhanced reporting requirements for trustees |

The IRD has recently released new rules regarding the annual reporting requirements for domestic trusts.

01/06/2022

News | Morris Legal presents at Legalwise conference on trust law |

On 12 May 2022, Sally Morris and Bethan Read presented a Legalwise seminar “Review of recent trust law cases and their implications”. Sally and Bethan’s seminar discussed five recent Supreme Court and Court of Appeal cases.

27/05/2022

News | Emma Phelps admitted as a barrister and solicitor |

Emma Phelps was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand on Friday 20 May 2022.

17/03/2022

News | Morris Legal strengthens senior team with Lauren Milne | https://www.morrislegal.co.nz/blog/lauren-milne

Morris Legal is delighted to welcome its newest senior associate, Lauren Milne. Lauren graduated in 2002 with a BA/LLB from the University of Auckland. She began her career at Russell McVeagh before moving to the specialist litigation firm LeeSalmonLong, where she was a senior associate. Most recently, Lauren was a senior associate at MinterEllisonRuddWatts.

Lauren's significant experience in both advocacy and commercial litigation lends itself well to complex private client disputes and continues to reinforce Morris Legal's reputation as a leading boutique litigation firm.

Morris Legal is delighted to welcome Lauren Milne as its newest senior associate.

16/03/2022

News | Morris Legal welcomes Sarah Flett | https://lnkd.in/gjvE-w-b

Morris Legal is delighted to welcome Sarah Flett as an associate in the litigation team. Before joining Morris Legal, Sarah worked as a solicitor in the dispute resolution team at Parry Field Lawyers in Christchurch. Sarah has experience in family disputes including issues relating to the division of relationship property, capacity and care of children matters.

Morris Legal is delighted to welcome Sarah Flett as an associate in the litigation team.

11/03/2022

News | Georgia Angus named in NZ Lawyer’s Rising Stars list for 2022 | https://www.morrislegal.co.nz/blog/rising-stars-2022

Congratulations to Morris Legal partner, Georgia Angus, for being named as a "rising star" by NZ Lawyer. NZ Lawyer's Rising Stars list for 2022 celebrates lawyers under the age of 35 whose outstanding work reflects their ability to become the profession's future leaders. Georgia was recognised for her professional achievements, both for Morris Legal's clients and in the trusts and estates industry more generally.

Morris Legal partner, Georgia Angus, has been named as a “rising star” of the New Zealand legal industry by NZ Lawyer.

10/02/2022

FAQ | What happens to my will when I get married or separate? | https://www.morrislegal.co.nz/blog/separating-marriage-wills

08/02/2022

News | Morris Legal presents at AUT and NZWLJ Symposium |

Morris Legal presented at the Auckland University of Technology and New Zealand Women’s Law Journal Symposium Law and Gender: Beyond Patriarchy.