Simpson Grierson Awards Environmental Law Prize

Simpson Grierson Awards Environmental Law Prize

Waiata Bell and John Delaney are the joint winners of the Environmental Law Prize for 2016.

The award recognises the student with the best overall mark in the University of Waikato's environmental law paper.

Waiata and John were presented with a cheque for $1,000 each at a function at the firm's Auckland office today. Padraig McNamara, partner in Simpson Grierson's environment group, awarded the cheques. He says: "Simpson Grierson is committed to rewarding academic excellence. We are delighted to contribute to the development of talented people like Waiata and John and wish them all the best for their futures."

Waiata says of winning the prize: "It is an honour to receive this award from such a highly recognised and respected law firm. Environmental law is becoming increasingly important in modern society with issues that require sustainable and creative approaches. I greatly appreciate the generosity and encouragement provided by Simpson Grierson in my endeavour to contribute to the area of environmental law."

John says of winning the prize: "I'm grateful to Simpson Grierson for sponsoring the environmental law prize. The interview process to identify the recipients was robust and enjoyable and added a sense of value and significance to the prize. I'm delighted to win it."

Simpson Grierson has been sponsoring the University of Waikato's Environmental Law Prize since 1992.

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