Law firm Meredith Connell plays down litigation exits

Law firm Meredith Connell plays down litigation exits
“There’s no common theme here, some of the exits were well signalled, some were not," said MC managing partner Steve Haszard.
Victoria Young
Auckland Crown warrant holder Meredith Connell is playing down signs its rapid growth is stalling despite several senior litigators leaving the firm in recent months.While it is not uncommon for litigators to move to chambers in the later stages of their careers, the departures of partners Nick Williams, Kim Francis, Leo Farmer and James Cairney since November last year make for a noticeable group of experienced practitioners quitting the 31-partner firm at the same time.Williams has joined Britomart Chambers, Francis has moved to become one ha...

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