Davison, Paul
High Court Justice Paul Davison, QC
Professional Data:
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| Postion & Titles: | Queen’s Counsel, Son of a former New Zealand Chief Justice | ||||
| Judge of: | High Court, Auckland, appointed December 2015 | Auckland | |||
| Specializations and Professional Interests: | Primarily criminal defence | ||||
| Professional Comments: | Paul Davison is a consummate showman, with a theatrical presence. Has a capable but not a particularly inspiring legal mind.
Acted in many high profile cases, including a class-action for Vietnam Vets over Agent Orange exposure, the Mt Erebus Crash Royal Commission, dominatrix Renee Chignall, defending Judge Martin Beattie and Counsel for Kim Dotcom. |
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| Background / Education: | 1974 - Graduated Auckland University, LLB. 1975 - Admitted as a barrister and solicitor. 1975 - joined Glaister Ennor & Kiff 1977 - joined Keegan Alexander Tedcastle & Friendlander (became partner in 1978) 1985-8 - Junior to Auckland crown solicitor, David Morris . 1990 - Barrister sole, representing Ray Smith from Goldcorp. 1996 - Appointed QC. |
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| Degrees: | LLB from the University of Auckland, 1975 | ||||
| Admitted to the Bar: | 1975 | ||||
| Company Involvements: | PAUL DAVISON LIMITED (345641) - Director
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Personal Data |
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| Born: | 1952 New Zealand |
Sex: | Male | ||
| Married: | Anne-Marie (40+ years) | Children: | four children | ||
| Interesting Relationships and Coincidences: | Son of the former Chief Justice of New Zealand Sir Ronald Davison | ||||
| Miscellaneous: | 2015 interview with Davison http://www.listener.co.nz/culture/shelf-life/i-have-always-had-a-sense-of-justice/ | ||||
