MEDIA and cases OF INTEREST​

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2024

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"I am delighted my client received a successful (and reasonably rare) judgment against the Commissioner of Police under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 in December 2024. Mr T had all his property (cash) excluded from forfeiture and an entitlement to costs against the Commissioner of Police. This case will be very helpful for litigants who need supporting arguments for release of property (even if tainted)." 

Commissioner of Police v T  [2024] NZHC 3989

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"I am pleased to be recognised as "Leading Civil Litigation Barrister of the Year 2024 (New Zealand)" by Acquisition International" - website link here. 

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2023

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2022

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On Oranga Tamariki - uplift as a result of mistaken identity:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/oranga-tamariki-identity-blunder-privacy-breach-mothers-20-year-battle-for-an-apology/NRCOLKRB3YU7GS26WP6ULHM4LA/

On Oranga Tamariki Unjustified Uplifts - Ex gratia payments:
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/investigations/ot-approves-payment-after-newsroom-investigation

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2021

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On Oranga Tamariki Uplifts: ​
Family Court: ​https://www.newsroom.co.nz/investigations/plea-for-help-then-descent-into-hell
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On Oranga Tamariki Uplifts:
​ Family Court: ​https://www.newsroom.co.nz/the-young-barrister-taking-on-the-family-court
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On Oranga Tamariki Uplifts:
​Family Court: https://www.newsroom.co.nz/charges-sought-over-psychologist-social-worker
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Money laundering and Criminal Proceeds:
District Court and High Court: ​https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-luxury-homes-jewellery-bmws-seized-in-money-laundering-crackdown/YB7XZT6SBJELCODLKRXUBL7TBQ/
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Money laundering, Criminal Proceeds, Bail:
District Court and High Court: ​https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/03/operation-ida-ten-arrested-10-2-million-seized-in-money-laundering-investigation.html

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