We are delighted to announce the promotion of Bridget Cameron, Jayne O’Connell, Nichola Hiatt and Sophie Harker to Special Counsel.
Chief Executive Partner Pip England said,
“Bridget, Jayne, Nichola and Sophie are all outstanding lawyers, and it is a pleasure to recognise their achievements and the expertise they bring to our firm and our clients. Their work across a range of complex and significant legal matters reflects the high calibre of talent we have at Chapman Tripp. Congratulations to all four on this well-deserved recognition.”
Bridget Cameron advises on all aspects of commercial property law, including leasing, acquisitions, disposals, developments, subdivisions and building matters. She acts for national businesses, listed companies and leading developers, providing strategic advice across the full lifecycle of property transactions. Bridget has significant experience in the sale and purchase of commercial buildings, shopping centres and large landholdings, as well as complex land title issues.
Jayne O’Connell advises on a broad range of banking and finance matters, with particular expertise in restructuring and insolvency. She works with insolvency practitioners, creditors, distressed companies and directors, advising on corporate insolvency processes and related transactions. Jayne brings valuable international experience, having previously worked in a leading law firm in London and Madrid. Jayne’s promotion reflects both her own expertise and the strength of our restructuring and insolvency practice, advising clients on complex and high-profile matters across the market.
Nichola Hiatt is an experienced lawyer in our Corporate & Commercial practice, with broad in-house and private practice experience. She has held senior legal and governance roles, advising on complex corporate and commercial matters, and has supported businesses on strategic legal issues across a range of sectors. Nichola also brings valuable governance experience through her work as an independent director.
Sophie Harker is a member of Chapman Tripp's industry-leading competition team, advising clients across a wide range of industries. She has particular expertise in engaging with the Commerce Commission on merger control, cartel investigations and misuse of market power, and also advises on consumer and regulatory matters. Sophie has worked on a number of significant domestic and multinational merger clearances and also has significant experience advising clients in the telecommunications and electricity sectors.
The firm congratulates all of the new Special Counsel on their promotion.
All promotions are effective from 19 October 2026.
