Restructure of one of Hamilton’s biggest legal firms comes after its link to failed townhouse developer Du Val.
Peter Sherwin stripped of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand fellowship for being guilty of misconduct.
Move comes as firm promotes another 10 to its partnership.
Frazer Barton will return to the role after being on a leave of absence since last July.
But Lisa Murphy is optimistic about achieving the firm’s ambitious 2030 growth targets.
Local arm of global consulting giant hit more than $250m in revenue in 2024.
Firm disbanded local restructuring business due to ‘changing market dynamics’.
But annual review finds overall standard of auditing in New Zealand remains strong.
Pro bono clearinghouse Te Ara Ture will lead the initiative, which sets an annual target of 25 hours per lawyer.
Andersen Global agreement will give Auckland M&A advisory access to more global buyers for local assets.
