NZUGA

Reminisces of a kiwi Commercial Lawyer - New Zealand and UK

In his talk Murray will reflect on some of the similarities and some of the differences between the life of a commercial lawyer in New Zealand and in England. He will reminisce about aspects of the legal education and training he received in both countries and about some of his more memorable experiences and some of the more memorable people he has encountered.

MURRAY PICKERING

Murray Pickering Q.C. is a graduate of the University of New Zealand (M.A., Canterbury University College and LL.B., Victoria University of Wellington), and the University of London (LL.M., London School of Economics). He came to England on a Gordon Watson scholarship in 1960 and was called to the Bar, by the Inner Temple, in 1963 before returning to New Zealand for two years to practice as a barrister and solicitor with Bell Gully & Co in Wellington. He returned to England to join the Law Department at L.S.E. as a lecturer in 1966. In 1969 he joined a set of Chambers specializing in commercial law and until 1977 he combined practice as a barrister with law teaching. In full-time practice from then he took silk in 1986 and was elected as a Bencher of the Inner Temple in 1992. From 1997 to 1992 he was an elected member of the Bar Council. He retired from practice at the end of 2008 but the retirement lasted only until November 2009.

BUFFET SUPPER

Friday 12 March 2010
Penthouse Suite, NZ House, 6.30pm for 7pm.

The talk will follow an informal supper. Admittance is at a charge of £18 per person. If paid in advance a discount of £3 (i.e. price £15 each) will apply. All very welcome to attend, member of NZUGA or not, but advance booking is required as space is limited.

New Zealand Universities Graduates' Association

The New Zealand Universities Graduates' Association was established with the objectives of furthering opportunities for graduates of New Zealand universities in the UK, establishing and suggesting useful contacts for members and visitors, maintaining a register of contacts, arranging social functions for members and partners, establishing links with Universities throughout New Zealand and the UK, and assisting in communications and providing guidance to University graduates from New Zealand in the UK.

We meet three times a year for a social event that includes a guest speaker. The venue is the penthouse of NZ House, with its unequalled panoramic views over London. The October meeting incorporates our AGM.