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Curriculum Vitae

 

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Introduction

I am an advocate with over 16 years’ experience conducting many trials and hearings before Judges and juries in the High Court, District Court, Court of appeal, and other tribunals.

I joined the independent bar in 2014 following my tenure as Crown Solicitor for Rotorua. I have appeared as junior and lead counsel in many of the New Zealand’s most significant cases. I act in cases requiring committed and compelling advocacy in all aspects of criminal, regulatory, and public law. Qualifications: LLB BA, Victoria, (1994, 1995)

Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (admitted December 1995) Barrister and Solicitor of the Pitcairn Islands (admitted March 2003)

Membership: New Zealand Law Society New Zealand Bar Association Professional: Chair, Psychoactive Substances Appeal Committee Panel, Serious Fraud Office Faculty, NZLS Litigation Skills Experience 2006 – 2013: Crown Solicitor (Rotorua) / Partner, Rotorua:

• I established a new firm to support my role as Crown Solicitor. Leading a team I conducted the

prosecution of all serious crime in the High Court and District Court, in addition to a wide range of regulatory and public law litigation.

2001 – 2006: Associate / Senior Crown Counsel, Meredith Connell, Auckland:

• Responsible for the conduct of criminal jury trials in the High Court and District Court; regulatory

litigation for diverse Government agencies; one of 5 prosecutors selected to conduct historic sexual assault cases against offenders on Pitcairn Island.

1998 – 2001: Associate / Intermediate Crown Counsel, Davys Burton, Rotorua:

• Assisting the Crown Solicitor in the conduct of criminal jury trials in the High Court and District Court, in addition to regulatory litigation.

1996 – 1998: Litigation Assistant, Ashurst Morris Crisp, London:

• Assisting PLC client in preparation of defence against class action product liability claims.

 

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Key Areas Criminal / Regulatory Fraud / Financial Crime and Enforcement Actions Proceeds of Crime Administrative / Public Law Bill of Rights / Human Rights Media Aviation Law Resource Management (enforcement) Animal Welfare Coronial / medico-legal inquiries Professional / Disciplinary proceedings Notable Cases R v Hallet (2013); historic prosecution for murder of Turangi petrol station attendant.

R v Gao and Hurring (2012); prosecution for theft and international money laundering of two offenders known as ‘runaway millionaires’.

R v Milkpride Ltd (2013); prosecution of corporate dairy farmer for breaches of Animal Welfare Act.

CAA v Gunn (2012); prosecution under Civil Aviation Act of airline pilot for careless operation of a passenger jet aircraft following departure form Queenstown.

R v Broughton (2009); prosecution for murder of youth offender who killed Scottish tourist Karen Aim in Taupo.

R v Curtis and others (2008); prosecution of 5 offenders for murder, manslaughter, and ill treatment of 3 year old toddler Nia Glassie.

R v Te Hiko (2007); prosecution for murder of offender who killed Tokoroa school teacher Lois Dear.

Environment Waikato/Hawkes Bay Regional Council v Crafars and entities (2007, 2008, 2009); various prosecutions of Crafar-farms for breaches of Resource Management Act.

R v Christian and others (2002 – 2005); prosecution of 8 offenders for historic sexual abuse on Pitcarin Island, including the conduct of trials on Pitcairn Island (September – November 2004) and extradition.

R v Cara and Kelman (2004); prosecution of Israeli intelligence agents for New Zealand passport fraud.

R v Poumako and others (1998); prosecution of 4 offenders for home invasion and murder of Beverly Bouma.