Ron Mansfield

Ron Mansfield

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Ron Mansfield is a senior barrister representing Brodie Moscrip in the ongoing trial concerning the fatal head injury of Ruatara. Mansfield argues that Moscrip acted in self-defense and highlights the unpredictable dangers of physical confrontations.

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Ron Mansfield is Brian Tamaki's lawyer who lodged a formal submission seeking the return of Tamaki's firearms.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s gun safe taken as police investigate ‘threatening video’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
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Naufahu’s lawyer, Ron Mansfield, KC, said 'misplaced hysteria' surrounded his client.

Comancheros Pasilika Naufahu and Lihai Vimahi jailed over money laundering, drug dealing and hit squad
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
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Ron Mansfield is Polkinghorne’s lawyer who sought an order from the coroner banning media from recording Polkinghorne and Hughes.

Polkinghorne: Where are they now? Key figures return for inquest into Pauline Hanna’s death
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
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Ron Mansfield KC has provided highly capable counsel for Kim Dotcom during his legal proceedings.

The Kim Dotcom saga is a national embarrassment - Deborah Chambers
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
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Ron Mansfield, KC, argued against the Crown's description of Kluger's operation as sophisticated.

David Leo Kluger jailed for 11 years 11 months over meth, guns
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
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Ron Mansfield KC was mentioned as a defense lawyer who was considered to help Kaixiao Liu after David Jones was sacked.

Gulf Harbour body in the bag murder: How a deadly nightmare played out in suburban Auckland
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
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Ron Mansfield is a lawyer who has done incredible work arguing Kim Dotcom's case.

Is Kim Dotcom really closer than ever to being extradited to the US? – The Front Page
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-03
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Ron Mansfield is Kim Dotcom's lawyer who argued against the decision to extradite him to the US.

Court of Appeal dismisses Kim Dotcom challenge to US extradition
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-01
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Ron Mansfield was another top criminal defence lawyer hired by Liu who was later fired.

Cult leader Kaixiao Liu thought he could wing it at Auckland homicide trial; here’s how it backfired
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
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Ron Mansfield acknowledged that Hannett had laundered $5m but argued it could not be proven that money was proceeds from Hannett’s own drug trafficking.

Auckland businessman Daniel Hannett jailed for role in 613kg Comancheros methamphetamine import
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
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Ron Mansfield KC defended Pasilika Naufahu, arguing that the evidence against him was speculative.

Comanchero president Pasilika Naufahu admits money laundering over $3.8m Auckland home, as well as bar and cafe
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
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Defence lawyer Ron Mansfield argued for a reduced sentence for Dinh Vuong.

Fugitive cannabis cultivator Dinh Vuong sentenced, 8 years after Auckland raid
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
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Mansfield is the defence lawyer representing Montgomerie during the trial.

Auckland developer Andrew Montgomerie testifies at his wounding trial
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
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Ron Mansfield KC is the defence lawyer expected to present Montgomerie's case in the trial.

Andrew Montgomerie glass attack trial: Witness at Westmere, Auckland mansion contradicts developer’s account
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
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Defence lawyer Ron Mansfield emphasised the complainant's admitted cocaine use during the trial.

Juror dismissed at Auckland property developer Andrew Montgomerie’s wounding trial
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
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Mansfield described Lynch as a 'credit to our community' during the court proceedings.

Auckland man convicted over red paint attacks on MPs’ electorate offices
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
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Defence lawyer Ron Mansfield argued that McCarthy did not intend to kill and acted impulsively.

Manurewa New Year’s shooting: Teen gunman Chaelim McCarthy avoids life sentence for killing mate
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
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Ron Mansfield is a senior criminal lawyer representing the couple in their legal battles.

Du Val collapse: PwC slices debts of failed developer from $306m to $267m after selling properties
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
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Ron Mansfield, KC, said Alvarez was 'popular' and did not need to resort to plying women with alcohol and drugs.

Pato Alvarez sex crimes: Women call for boycott of concerts and festivals
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
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Ron Mansfield, KC, said Alvarez was 'popular' and did not need to resort to plying women with alcohol and drugs.

Pato Alvarez sex crimes: Women call for boycott of concerts and festivals
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
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Ron Mansfield is Dotcom's lawyer who stated there is more to come in the legal fight.

Kim Dotcom loses High Court bid to block extradition to US
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
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Ron Mansfield is Pato Alvarez's lawyer who appealed the decision regarding name suppression.

Pato Alvarez loses final bid for name suppression after sex crime convictions
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
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Ron Mansfield is Pato Alvarez's lawyer who appealed the decision regarding name suppression.

Pato Alvarez loses final bid for name suppression after sex crime convictions
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
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Ron Mansfield KC represented the Jaz brothers at their appeal.

Mama Hooch rapists’ legal aid tops $1 million, could rise further
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
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Ron Mansfield is the lawyer representing Philip Polkinghorne during the inquest.

Philip Polkinghorne in court ahead of coronial inquest for wife Pauline Hanna’s death
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-14
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Ron Mansfield is the defense lawyer arguing against the prosecution's case regarding the gang leader's involvement.

Gang leader accused of aiding $20m meth import from behind bars
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
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Ron Mansfield is an Auckland defence lawyer who outlined issues with the trial handling.

Mama Hooch appeal: Third victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivors
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
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The Jaz brothers are currently represented by high-profile Auckland defence lawyer Ron Mansfield KC.

Mama Hooch appeal: Rapist Christchurch brothers’ lawyer says trial judge ‘biased’ and ‘justice not done’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
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Ron Mansfield is Kimber's defense lawyer who argued for a lesser sentence.

‘Honorary’ Filthy Few member Mark Kimber sentenced for the manslaughter of Tauranga pedestrians Geoffrey and Karen Boucher
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-13
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Ron Mansfield was the defense attorney for Philip Polkinghorne during the murder trial.

Polkinghorne: Steve Braunias on his new book on the trial of the century
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
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