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Geoff Thompson, a senior figure in the National Party and leading Wellington lawyer, has joined national and trans-Tasman lawyers Duncan Cotterill as a consultant in their Wellington office.

Janice Fredric, chief executive of Duncan Cotterill, said Thompson’s experience and networks would be an asset to the firm, particularly the Wellington office. He joins John Hanning and Peter Connor , with whom he has previously practised.

Geoff Thompson

Bringing a wealth of experience and expertise, Thompson was previously the Senior Commercial Partner in Kiely Thompson Caisley. He has been a lawyer for over 40 years including a term as Crown Counsel in Hong Kong and a Member of Parliament and member of the NZ Government Executive.

Thompson is a Past President of the New Zealand National Party and was a long time Chairman of the Rules Committee for the Party.

In recent years, he has particularly focused on business structuring and international business issues with significant involvement in Europe and Asia. A speciality is trusts and establishing effective commercial and tax arrangements including New Zealand foreign trusts. He has recognised experience in business law and corporate governance.

Thompson is a present and past director of many New Zealand and international companies. In addition, he is immediate past National President of Scouts New Zealand and has interests in farming and forestry.

Links referenced

Geoff Thompson: http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,85,0,43,html?ourpeople=140

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