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Proud supporters of the Special Children’s Christmas Party 2024

Hesketh Henry Recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific Legal Directory 2025

We are pleased to announce that Partner Jim Roberts has been recognised in the 2024 edition of Doyle’s Guide

Looking forward to a break? What you need to know about your holiday entitlements.

Congratulations, Mary Weatherall

Congratulations, Clara Kwon

Congratulations Emily, Sarah, Gina, and Esme on passing the STEP exam

Welcome to Our Summer Clerks!

Hesketh Henry welcomes Melissa Russell

Hesketh Henry is thrilled to announce the arrival of Elise Markwick to our property team!

How to deal with employees who want to work remotely

McKiwis share their Olympic journey with Hesketh Henry

Congratulations, James Jacobi

The HH Employment Team welcomes two new members

Hesketh Henry Congratulates Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie on Winning Silver at the 2024 Olympic Games

Hesketh Henry News Update

Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie head into tomorrow’s Medal Race in third place overall in the 49er class at 2024 Olympics

Exciting news – 49er’s lead the way

Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie Lead the 49er Class at the 2024 Olympics after Six Races

Best wishes to Isaac and William

Private Wealth Team maintains its strong rankings in Chambers’ High Net Worth Guide

Charlotte Robertson has recently been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Marina Operators Association

Elizabeth Rabier takes on two new roles in the business and property sectors

Proudly Announcing Our Toitū Net Carbonzero Certification

Exciting Presentation on “Keys & Contracts – First Home Buying” by Senior Associate Richard Chen at Commercial Bay Club

Hesketh Henry represented at Trade Mission to Fiji

The Legal 500 Construction Comparative Guide

Hesketh Henry, proud sponsor of Paralympian Corbin Hart

Exceeding Expectations! Proud to sponsor a record-breaking milestone…

HH Welcomes Three New Graduates!

Hesketh Henry is thrilled to announce the arrival of Elizabeth Rabier to our property team!

2024 Legal500 Asia Pacific Directory Rankings released – Hesketh Henry continues its strong position!

Jim Roberts speaks to 1News about navigating flexible work arrangements with caution.

Hesketh Henry’s Business Team are the exclusive contributors to the first edition of The Legal 500: Investing In New Zealand Comparative Guide.

Hesketh Henry continues to rank in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Legal Directory for 2024

The Business Advice Team contribute to the Chambers 2023 Global Practice Guide

Promotions at Hesketh Henry

We are thrilled to announce the following promotions at Hesketh Henry from 1st January 2024.

HH proud to support the Special Children’s Christmas Party

Congratulations, Bridget & Charlie!

NZS3910:2023 out now!

Discussing employer obligations on TVNZ’s Breakfast show

‘McKiwis’ take Bronze at Europeans

A warm welcome to our summer clerks

Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Aviation Liability 2024

HH Welcomes New Managing Partner

Proud sponsors of the NZ Sculpture Onshore event

Congratulations to our new Partner Ben Hickson

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Hickson to Partner, effective 1st January 2024.

Representing Hesketh Henry at the upcoming International Advertising Association Webinar

Congratulations, Isaac!

HH support 49er Sailors, McHardie and MacKenzie

Hesketh Henry – A 5-Star Employer of Choice

Supporting New Zealanders with ANZ & Daffodil Day

Discussing legal issues at the Intermediate Marina Management Course

Assessing fitness to work

The Hesketh Henry team mixing up a Matariki feast.

Congratulations to our Private Wealth Team

Hesketh Henry’s Private Wealth team ranked in the 2023 Chambers High Net Worth Directory

Congratulations, Georgina!

Society of Construction Law Conference visit to the Christchurch Cathedral

Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Shipping 2024

Congratulations James Morrison

Congratulations Chante – recent Young Comité Maritime International runner-up

Marine Team pen New Zealand chapter of The Shipping Law Review

Getting the Deal Through: Construction

Partner Jim Roberts Recommended by the Doyle’s Legal Directory

Welcome Back!

Congratulations to our new partner Barret Blaylock

Hesketh Henry is delighted to announce the promotion of Barret Blaylock to Partner in May 2023.

What’s in a hug?

Congratulations Lauren Sieprath

The Legal 500: Employment Labour & Law Comparative Guide

Jim Roberts talks to One News

We all need to collaborate

New Senior Associate, Ariana Stuart joins Hesketh Henry’s Construction team

Hesketh Henry is thrilled to announce the arrival of Ariana Stuart to the construction team.

Hesketh Henry’s newest Partner elected onto GALA’s Executive Committee

2023 Legal500 Asia Pacific Directory Rankings Released

Hesketh Henry has 21 lawyers listed in the recent Legal500 Asia Pacific directory for their standout contributions to their respective practices.

Chambers 2023 Asia-Pacific Legal Directory rankings released

Great work Chante Fourie!

Congratulations Chante on your recent publication in the New Zealand Law Journal.

Promotions at Hesketh Henry

We are thrilled to announce the following promotions at Hesketh Henry from 1st January 2023.

Congratulations to our new partner Julika Wahlmann-Smith

Hesketh Henry is delighted to announce the promotion of Julika Wahlmann-Smith to Partner January 2023

Congratulations to our graduates

Welcome Summer clerks 2022/2023

A conversation with Alison Maelzer

We are pleased to introduce Alison Maelzer, Partner at Hesketh Henry.

Hesketh Henry assists XPO Exhibitions to acquire NZ Boat Show

With the pandemic now well and truly in the rear-view mirror, the events and exhibitions industry is experiencing a resurgence in activity.

Colin Hunter, panellist at the MLAANZ Conference

Hesketh Henry wins Society of Construction Law essay competition for second year running

Hesketh Henry’s Private Wealth team ranked in the recent Chambers High Net Worth Directory 2022

The Construction team at Hesketh Henry have again contributed to Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Construction 2023.

BW Digital completes Hawaiki Cable Acquisition

Hesketh Henry solicitor and “Young MLAANZ” member, Lydia Sharpe on “Seafarers and the Maritime Labour Convention”, and former partner Mark Perkins reflects on his career

Hesketh Henry partners with Practical Law New Zealand to publish new standard form liquidated damages clause

In these uncertain times, it is good to control what you can. 

Hesketh Henry is delighted to announce the promotion of Alice Eager to Senior Associate

Hesketh Henry assists Coface to obtain NZ insurance licence

Lifewise and Hesketh Henry

Hesketh Henry Trade and Transport Partner, Simon Cartwright ‘Top Ranked’ in the Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory 2022

Congratulations to our Partner, Simon Cartwright who continues to be ‘Top Ranked’ in  shipping for a fourth year running

Hesketh Henry Employment teams ranks in the latest Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory 2022

Congratulations to our Employment team who have been ranked in ‘Band 3’ with three individual recommendations in the directory.

Hesketh Henry’s Insurance team ranked in recent Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory 2022

Congratulations Hesketh Henry Construction team on their debut in the recent Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory 2022

Congratulations Helen Macfarlane

NZ Lawyer has identified the leading women in New Zealand’s legal profession for the 2021 Elite Women list

Hesketh Henry is delighted to announce the promotion of Jodi Sharman to Partner

Welcome summer clerks

Hesketh Henry – Gold Sponsors of NZ Sculpture OnShore event

New Senior Associate, James Lewis adds some punch to Hesketh Henry’s Construction practice

Hesketh Henry is delighted to announce the arrival of James Lewis to the construction team.

Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Private M&A 2022

The Business Advice team at Hesketh Henry have again contributed to “Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Private M&A 2022.

Hesketh Henry’s private wealth team have again been recognised in the recent Chambers High Net Worth Directory 2021 in Band 2

Hesketh Henry advises as NZ Counsel on Hawaiki Acquisition

Hesketh Henry advises China Animal Husbandry Group in Mataura Valley Milk/a2 Milk Company deal

The Hesketh Henry team are back in the kitchen!

Hesketh Henry’s Transport Team Recommended by Doyles Legal Directory

Hesketh Henry has again been recommended by Doyles legal directory as a “First Tier Transport Law Firm” for 2021.

Congratulations Lydia Sharpe and Victoria Bortsova

Two Hesketh Henry authors have been recognised in the recent Society of Construction Law essay competition. 

Hesketh Henry’s Construction Team Recommended by Doyles Legal Directory

Hesketh Henry has been recommended in the 2021 Doyles legal directory listing

Hesketh Henry welcomes back Ben Hickson

Hesketh Henry is delighted to announce the return of Ben Hickson to its commercial group.

Hesketh Henry named 5-Star Insurance Law Firm

Hesketh Henry is delighted to announce the promotion of Glen Holm-Hansen to Partner

2021 Legal 500 Directory rankings released

Hesketh Henry has 18 lawyers listed in Legal 500 Asia Pacific for their standout contributions to their respective practices.

Legal directory rankings released 2021

Henry has received the following recommendations and commentary in the high-profile Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory for 2021.

Hesketh Henry is delighted to announce Jacintha Tan as a new partner in the firm

Hesketh Henry announces new managing partner

Promotions at Hesketh Henry

Congratulations to Stephanie Corban and Alice Eager

The Private Wealth Team at Hesketh Henry have contributed to the Chambers Global Practice Guide 2020

Partner, Hak Jun Lee receives a special recognition award from the South Korean President

Congratulations Sean Gamble and Lydia Sharpe

Two Hesketh Henry authors recognised in the recent Society of Construction Law essay competition.

Mary Joy Simpson ranked as a Band 1 lawyer

Hesketh Henry’s Construction Team Recommended by Doyles Legal Directory

Hesketh Henry has been recommended in the 2020 Doyles legal directory listing

Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Shipping 2020

Hesketh Henry’s Transport Team Recommended by Doyles Legal Directory

Hesketh Henry has been recommended by Doyles legal directory as a “First Tier Transport Law Firm” for 2020.

Hesketh Henry’s continued success in the latest Legal 500 2020 directory

5 Lawyers listed in the elite “Leading Lawyers” list recently published in The Legal 500 Directory 2020.

Hesketh Henry ranked in the high-profile Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory for 2020

Hesketh Henry has received the following recommendations and commentary in the high-profile Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory for 2020.

HH team proud to support the Chopper Cup

Hesketh Henry Private Wealth Team Published in Chambers Private Wealth 2019 Second Edition Guide.

Hesketh Henry team at the recent Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Meeting and Conference

NZSOS Donation to Women’s Refuge

Hesketh Henry was again pleased to be a Gold sponsor of NZ Sculpture Onshore, one of New Zealand's premier outdoor sculpture events.

Hesketh Henry’s Business Advice Team – Legal advisers to Vendor in Sale of Neuseelandhaus Shares to Manuka Health NZ

What a start to 2019 – Three New Partners Announced

Hesketh Henry success in latest Legal 500 recommendations

Hesketh Henry’s specialist expertise as a sector focused law firm has been recognised by the Legal 500 Directory for 2019.

Hesketh Henry ranked in the high profile Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory for 2019

Hesketh Henry has received the following recommendations and commentary in the high profile Asia-Pacific Chambers Legal Directory for 2019.

Managing Partner Honoured with German Award

NZ Sculpture OnShore

Ca Mau Delegation visit to Hesketh Henry

Hak Jun Lee and James Jung elected to serve as IAKL Governors

Hak Jun Lee (Special Counsel and Head of Asia Practice) and James Jung (Consultant) recently attended the 26th International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL) Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia hosted by the Korean American Bar Association of Georgia.

Partner, Helen Macfarlane quoted in news reports concerning the status of investigations into ACP cladding in New Zealand.

Korea-Oceania Peace Forum

Hesketh Henry welcomed a delegation from Korea, Australia and New Zealand for Korea-Oceania Peace Forum which was held at the Hilton Hotel, Auckland.

HH Partner Chris Lee to go “Toe-to-Toe” with some of New Zealand’s best at this years Nurture Change Conference

Hesketh Henry are very proud to be presenting, for the 3rd year running, at the Nurture Change business retreat in Hawaii in mid-September. 

Guess who is cooking the dinner – Ronald McDonald House

Recently a team of Hesketh Henryites descended on Ronald McDonald House with the aim being to feed a mere 100 people.

The Haier Big Hoot

Hesketh Henry were very proud to be involved in such and 'owlsome' event

Hesketh Henry presents at Building and Construction Law Conferences

Members of Hesketh Henry’s specialist construction team have been busy presenting papers at a number of recent industry conferences on various topics of interest

Hesketh Henry Employment Team Published in The Prestigious Legal 500 Directory

Hesketh Henry takes second in Property Council Regatta

Promotions at Hesketh Henry

We are pleased to advise that Sarah Holderness has been promoted

Our Owl is revealed

We are very excited to give you a glimpse of our completed owl

Promotions at Hesketh Henry

Congratulations to Hak Jun Lee and Sam Lee

German President Visits Hesketh Henry Office

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany,

Korean Bar Association Training Programme at Hesketh Henry

Hesketh Henry hosted three Korean Bar Association (KBA) members, solicitors Munhak Pahk, Jung Hwa Ryu and Taeri Kang, for two weeks in February.

Hesketh Henry Recommended in The Legal 500 Directory as a Leading Firm in 2018

Hesketh Henry has received the following recommendations and commentary in the high profile Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018 directory. 

Promotions at Hesketh Henry

We are pleased to advise that Hak Jun Lee has been promoted.

Big Hoot Artist announced

Hesketh Henry are excited to announce their ‘Owl artist”, Juliet Best. Juliet is the co-owner of the Blackmore & Best Gallery in Shelly Bay.

Hesketh Henry Recommended by Doyle’s Legal Directory

Hesketh Henry has been recommended by Doyle’s legal directory as a “Leading Back-End Construction Law Firm” for 2017.

Firm thrilled to have Mayor discussing Auckland’s infrastructure needs at Inaugural HH & ANZ Quarterly in-house counsel forum

Hesketh Henry and ANZ are extremely grateful to the Mayor and to attendees for giving up their valuable time and are looking forward to co-hosting their next in-house forum in November.

Hesketh Henry is proud to be supporting the Child Cancer Foundation by becoming a Owl sponsor for “The Big Hoot” Auckland 2018

We are proud to be able to play a small part in fundraising for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Hesketh Henry Partner to chair The Build Summit

Nick Gillies is representing Hesketh Henry at The Build Summit in Auckland on 26 - 27 June 2017.

Hesketh Henry goes to The Movies

Hesketh Henry's commercial property team acted for Soft Technologies JR Limited

NTBC (The Not the Boys Club)

HH solicitor Anna Parker is on the committee for NTBC

NZSOS Donation to Women’s Refuge

Hesketh Henry was again pleased to be a Gold sponsor of NZ Sculpture Onshore, one of New Zealand's premier outdoor sculpture events.

New Partner joins Hesketh Henry’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team.

Transport and trade specialist Simon Cartwright has re-joined the Hesketh Henry partnership after 16 years working in London and Dubai, bolstering the firm's maritime, logistics and commodities practice.

Hesketh Henry is recognised in highly regarded International Directories.

Hesketh Henry is recognised by its international peers and is mentioned in the highly regarded legal directories.

Breaking News…

Erich Bachmann and Julika Wahlmann-Smith acted for Mataura Valley Milk Ltd (MVM).

Promotion at Hesketh Henry

Michael O'Brien has been promoted from Solicitor to Senior Solicitor.

Hesketh Henry Sponsor of Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2016.

Hesketh Henry are proud sponsors of the Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2016.

Nurture Change Business Retreat

Hesketh Henry is again pleased to be a sponsor of the 2016 Nurture Change business retreat

Vietnam Delegations

Proudly presenting Hesketh Henry in conjunction with Auckland’s College of Law.

Sick of sick leave? Read our Questions and Answers to find out more.

Jim, Jodi and Alison from Hesketh Henry's employment law team recently presented a Medical Incapacity Masterclass Workshop.

Hesketh Henry welcomes a new member to the Employment Team

The Employment Team at Hesketh Henry is thrilled to welcome a new solicitor to our team.

Promotion at Hesketh Henry

Jacintha Tan has been promoted from Senior Associate to Special Counsel.

Promotion at Hesketh Henry

Hesketh Henry are pleased to announce the promotion of Julika Wahlmann-Smith from Senior Solicitor to Senior Associate.

Hesketh Henry welcomes three new staff on board

Promotions at Hesketh Henry

Sarah Gibbs has been promoted from Senior Solicitor to Senior Associate. Sarah Holderness has been promoted from Solicitor to Senior Solicitor.

Hesketh Henry acts for Kerrick Industries Limited

Kerrick is based in both New Zealand and Australia and is a large supplier of professional cleaning equipment.

Hesketh Henry acts on an acquisition by Vestner Aufzüge GmbH

Erich Bachmann and Julika Wahlmann-Smith of Hesketh Henry's Corporate & Commercial team have acted for Vestner Aufzüge GmbH.

Promotions at Hesketh Henry

Hesketh Henry is pleased to announce the following promotions:

Young construction lawyers undertake site visit

Mary Battersby and Nina Thomson, battled the elements to go on a site visit to see the construction of the new Fonterra Headquarters

NZ Sculpture OnShore

Hesketh Henry is a Gold Sponsor of NZ Sculpture OnShore and has a long-standing relationship with this event.

Hesketh Henry acts for Vladi Private Islands (Pacific) Limited

Brian Coburn, acted for Vladi Private Islands (Pacific) Limited and other European investors, in connection with the purchase of Grant Thornton House at 215 Lambton Quay Wellington in June 2014.

Ronald McDonald Cook Night “Master chef: Lawyer Edition”

Ronald McDonald House welcome the likes of groups like Hesketh Henry who are keen to help out in some way and get behind a great cause.

Official Opening of Bayer New Zealand’s new laboratory

Erich Bachmann, the firm’s Managing Partner, in his capacity as President of the New Zealand German Business Association, attended the Official Opening of Bayer New Zealand’s new laboratory in Glenfield.

Art Fair 2013

Hesketh Henry at Art Fair 2013

Hesketh Henry acts for Juken New Zealand Limited

Hesketh Henry acted for Juken New Zealand Limited in the sale of its shares in Juken NZ Northern Plantations Limited

Kinfolk Capital invests in CMS Alphatech

CMS Alphatech is a leading company in the Australasian healthcare market.

Erich Bachmann and Julika Wahlmann-Smith act for DEKRA SE

Erich Bachmann and Julika Wahlmann-Smith acted for DEKRA SE

Hirepool Acquisition

Kate Telford acted for Hirepool Limited in relation to the acquisition of New Zealand Access Hire from New Zealand Crane Group.

Tiri Group acquires Rapid Labels

Kate Telford recently acted for Tiri Group Limited in relation to the purchase of the Rapid Labels division of Blue Star Group for an undisclosed sum.

ATH Acquires UK Telco Multinational’s stake in Fintel in Fiji

HH acted for Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited (ATH) of Fiji in relation to its acquisition of a 49% shareholding in Fiji International Telecommunications Limited (FINTEL)

Auckland – Hamburg Strategic Alliance

In 2007, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Auckland City Council and the city of Hamburg

Hesketh Henry to sponsor Focus on Health Innovation Challenge

The Challenge brings together an extensive network of United States and New Zealand based judges, advisors, and mentors from medical, academic and business backgrounds, as well as potential investors, buyers and partners.

Sponsored event raises $150,000 for Women’s Refuge

Hesketh Henry hosted Prime Minister John Key at the presentation of a cheque for $150,000 to Women’s Refuge

Art Fair 2009

Hesketh Henry Managing Partner, Erich Bachmann, said he was delighted the firm could support such a prestigious creative event.