19 lawyers, including Prof. Philip Joseph, were appointed King's Counsel (silks) by NZ's Attorney-General, recognizing exceptional careers and increased access to justice.

19 lawyers, including Prof. Philip Joseph of University of Canterbury, have been appointed as King's Counsel (silks) by NZ's Attorney-General Judith Collins. The prestigious rank recognizes exceptional careers or significant contributions in areas like general civil, commercial, defamation, media, human rights, criminal, and environmental law. The appointments, following no 2023 appointments, demonstrate commitment to mentoring and increasing access to justice.