Trinder is on ‘special leave’ to avoid any potential conflict of interest.
Greg O'Connor will lead New Zealand's largest vehicle inspection company.
Mattias Strulik joins the group's Wellington team.
He was previously assistant hotel manager (since 2015) and replaces the late Bevan McGillicuddy.
Karin van Selm, who is based in Sydney, had been in her previous role with Rabobank since January 2016. =
He takes over the general manager role from Jonathan Cron, who founded the company with Penny Cron.
Philip Maw has been a partner of the firm since 2011.
They replace Professor Brett Delahunt and Dr David Ackerley.
Phillippa Wilkie is promoted to special counsel and Jarrod Walker comes back to Chapman Tripp as a partner.
Mark Ryall's appointment is confirmed after acting in the role for three months.
