Hon Christopher Finlayson
Attorney-General
24 July 2015
Appointment of Queen’s Counsel
Three lawyers have been appointed Queen’s Counsel this year, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today.
They are:
· Margaret Casey from Auckland;
· Mark O’Brien from Wellington; and
· Richard Boast from Wellington.
“The appointment to the rank of Queen’s Counsel recognises independent advocates who have excelled at the highest level
of law,” Mr Finlayson said.
“The appointment of three Queen’s Counsel this year marks a return to more typical appointment numbers after two years
of increased numbers due to the absence of appointments from 2008 to 2012.
“Of particular note is the appointment of Richard Boast who has been appointed under the Royal prerogative in
recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the law and in particular the legal history of New Zealand,” Mr
Finlayson said.
Appointments of Queen’s Counsel are made by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Attorney-General and with
the concurrence of the Chief Justice.
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