Max Simpkins
New ZealandlawyerMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Max Simpkins is the counsel for Bailey Williams, advocating for his client's background of trauma and remorse as mitigating factors in the violent gang-related incident that led to Williams' conviction.
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He has taken up office with his first cousin and mentor, senior barrister Max Simpkins, at family law firm Simpkins Legal.
Rotorua: Former rugby player and coach Ngarimu Simpkins starts new career as lawyerThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-02
New Zealand· 2026-06-02
Durham’s lawyer, Max Simpkins, argued for a reduced sentence after discounts for his guilty plea.
Taupō Mongrel Mob boss jailed for life over emergency housing motel murderThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-12-12
New Zealand· 2025-12-12
Max Simpkins is the counsel acting on behalf of Lachie's father, Paul Jones.
Coroner slams police, calls for fresh investigation into Gore tot Lachie Jones’ deathThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-06-13
New Zealand· 2025-06-13
Max Simpkins is Jones’s counsel who cross-examined Scott during the inquest.
Lachie Jones: Coroner to deliver findings six years on from toddler’s death in Gore oxidation pondThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-06-12
New Zealand· 2025-06-12
Max Simpkins represented Bailey and highlighted his troubled upbringing.
‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in Mob killing kept in kennel as two-month-oldThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-28
New Zealand· 2025-03-28
