Dentons in New Zealand is thrilled to announce two senior promotions. Gillian Weir is being promoted to Special Counsel in Auckland and Lucinda King to Senior Associate in Wellington. Their promotions reflect the expertise and leadership they bring to our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. 

“The service we provide our clients stems directly from the talent and dedication of our people,” says Charles Spillane, Chief Executive of Dentons New Zealand. “Gillian and Lucinda’s promotions reflect the outstanding capabilities of our lawyers. We are proud to champion their continued growth and recognise the meaningful contributions they make to our clients' success and our culture. Congratulations to Gillian and Lucinda on this well-earned recognition.”

Gillian Weir has been promoted to Special Counsel in our health law practice of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. She is an experienced litigator with a keen interest in the legal and ethical issues that arise in the health and disability sector. Gillian has represented both public and private sector clients in the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, High Court and Coronial proceedings. She also provides advice to clients on a wide range of health care-related legal issues, including complaints to the Health and Disability Commissioner. Gillian’s promotion is a well-deserved acknowledgement of the significant contribution she has made to the team and the expertise she has developed over the course of her career. 

Lucinda King has been promoted to Senior Associate in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. She advises private and public sector clients on a range of public law disputes and issues, as well as civil and commercial disputes. She has particular experience advising central and local government, government agencies, professional regulatory bodies, individuals and businesses on their rights and obligations under information and privacy law. Lucinda's promotion is a testament to her exceptional expertise and leadership within the litigation team and the firm. 

Dentons New Zealand’s Chair and Global Vice Chair, Hayden Wilson, says, “The promotion of Gillian and Lucinda marks a significant step in cementing our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team as the strongest in the country. We are proud to acknowledge the growing pool of talent within our firm through these promotions. I work with them every day and I am delighted to congratulate Gillian and Lucinda on their promotions and proud of what they have achieved.”

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