MinterEllisonRuddWatts appoints two new partners
Stephanie de Groot and Matthew Ferrier became partners in the firm’s mid-year promotions.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts new partners Stephanie de Groot and Matthew Ferrier.
New Zealand law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts has welcomed two new partners in its mid-year promotions, further bolstering the firm’s capabilities in both environment law and litigation and dispute resolution practices.
Chief executive Andrew Poole said: “As a partnership, we are committed to recognising talent and creating career paths for our people to achieve their professional goals.
“Both Stephanie and Matthew ... consistently deliver excellent technical and commercial solutions for our clients with deep industry knowledge, and clearly lead the way in their respective legal practices.”
Stephanie de Groot, Environment and Planning (Auckland), provides advice on all aspects of environmental and resource management law to private and public sector clients. She has advised some of New Zealand’s most well-regarded companies and public bodies. She was recently named one of New Zealand Lawyer’s Rising Stars of 2022; clients regularly seek de Groot’s advice and guidance on regulatory compliance issues.
Matthew Ferrier, Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Wellington) is an experienced litigator, with a particular interest in major latent building defect litigation. He acts for both private and public sector clients on a broad range of complex and high-profile disputes. Prior to joining MinterEllisonRuddWatts, Ferrier worked for the Office of the Crown Solicitor in Wellington as a senior crown prosecutor.
De Groot’s promotion took effect on July 1, 2022 and Ferrier’s will take effect on January 1, 2023.
Both promotions are subject to meeting the New Zealand Law Society’s requirements.
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