New Zealand appoints James Alexander MacGillivray as a High Court Judge, starting August 1st.

New Zealand's Attorney-General, Judith Collins, has appointed Waikato barrister James Alexander MacGillivray as a High Court Judge. MacGillivray, who has a strong legal background including roles at Bell Gully and Tompkins Wake, will begin his new role in Auckland on August 1, 2025. He has extensive experience in areas like commercial law, insolvency, and aviation liability.