New Zealand Attorney-General appoints 12 new King’s Counsel

Attorney-General Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of 12 new King’s Counsel in New Zealand. Selected from over 100 applications, the rank is awarded to barristers sole who demonstrate excellence in their careers.

The new appointees include 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. The group possesses a wide range of expertise, including criminal and commercial litigation, environmental and resource management law, employment, Māori legal issues, and international law.

Mr. Bishop noted that the appointments recognize the exceptional skill of leading barristers and will support the continued availability of specialist expertise within the legal profession.