High Court Justice Christopher Allan
Professional Data:2014 Judge Survey Score (1-10): 7.4 Ranking (out of 54) 41st |
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| Postion & Titles: | Various Auckland District Law Society postst | ||
| Judge of: | High Court, Auckland 2004 | ||
| Specializations and Professional Interests: | Politics | ||
| Professional Comments: | Commercial List Judge of the Auckland High Court.Justice Allan has an ‘Elmer Fudd’ demeanor on the bench which goes beyond the personal ticks and dim-wittedness. He brings modest legal skill and an entertaining quality to the bench.Justice Allan retired once in 2013 but is back on a temporary warrant. | ||
| Background / Education: | Studied law at Auckland University, graduating LLB in 1965. He obtained the degree of LLM (Hons) in 1967. He joined Rudd Garland & Horrocks in November 1963 and became a partner in April 1970. That firm became part of the national firm then known as Rudd Watts & Stone.Allan J served on a number of Auckland District Law Society committees over many years. Justice Allan was senior litigation partner at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts at the time of his appointment as a judge of the High Court in 2004. He is based in the Auckland High Court. | ||
| Degrees: | LLB, Auckland, 1965, LLM (Hons.) 1967 | ||
| Admitted to the Bar: | 1967 | ||
| Company Involvements: | Rudgar Management Services Ltd, Watpat Nominees Ltd (from Rudd Watt Stone) | ||
Personal Data |
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| Born: | 9/06/43 Timaru, New Zealand |
Sex: | Male |
| Married: | 1969 Natalie Ann Lovich |
Children: | 2 (Frances Catherine b 1970 & Matthew Christopher b 1975) |
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