Ron Mansfield
New ZealandlawyerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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 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 importNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
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 cafeNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
Defence lawyer Ron Mansfield argued for a reduced sentence for Dinh Vuong.
Fugitive cannabis cultivator Dinh Vuong sentenced, 8 years after Auckland raidNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
Mansfield is the defence lawyer representing Montgomerie during the trial.
Auckland developer Andrew Montgomerie testifies at his wounding trialNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
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 accountNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
Defence lawyer Ron Mansfield emphasised the complainant's admitted cocaine use during the trial.
Juror dismissed at Auckland property developer Andrew Montgomerie’s wounding trialNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
Mansfield described Lynch as a 'credit to our community' during the court proceedings.
Auckland man convicted over red paint attacks on MPs’ electorate officesNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
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 mateNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
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 propertiesNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
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 festivalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
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 festivalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-10Ron 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 USNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
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 convictionsNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
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 convictionsNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
Ron Mansfield KC represented the Jaz brothers at their appeal.
Mama Hooch rapists’ legal aid tops $1 million, could rise furtherNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Ron Mansfield is the lawyer representing Philip Polkinghorne during the inquest.
Philip Polkinghorne in court ahead of coronial inquest for wife Pauline Hanna’s deathNew Zealand· 2025-08-14
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 barsNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
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 survivorsNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
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’New Zealand· 2025-07-22
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 BoucherNew Zealand· 2025-07-13
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 centuryNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
Ron Mansfield KC represented Samson Manuel during the trial.
Shayden Perkinson murder: Brothers sentenced for Whangārei petrol station knife attackNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Mr. Ron Mansfield KC is representing the Clarkes in their legal matters.
Failed Du Val Group’s Auckland apartment block Verge up for sale amid market slumpNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Polkinghorne’s lawyer Ron Mansfield KC did not wish to comment.
Media Insider: Philip Polkinghorne pitches a book; TVNZ v Sky for Olympic TV rights; Can Brad Pitt and Formula 1 film turbocharge NZ’s box office?New Zealand· 2025-06-19
Ron Mansfield KC opposed publication of any of the detail of the hearing.
Court to decide Du Val asset seizure ordersNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
Defence counsel Ron Mansfield KC said the man had lifelong addiction issues and was committed to addressing them.
‘Monster’ takes abducted woman to remote area off Hastings-Taihape road and rapes herNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
During his closing address earlier this week, defence lawyer Ron Mansfield, KC, focused intently on the differences between the accuser’s initial written statement and her time in the witness box during both trials.
Taiawa Harawira, son of Māori icon and brother of ex-MP, guilty of child sexual abuse after Auckland retrialNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Ron Mansfield KC is Hannett's defence lawyer who discussed his client's involvement with an organised crime group.
Ferrari-driving Mongrel Mob gang member admits importing 613kg drugs and faces losing $7 million in assetsNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Ron Mansfield represented Mark Kimber in court.
Motorcycle rider who killed two pedestrians found guilty of manslaughter; identity revealedNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
Mansfield is Polkinghorne's lawyer who provided a statement to the NZ Herald regarding Polkinghorne's claims.
Media Insider: Philip Polkinghorne TV documentary – the former murder accused, the journalist and the WhatsApp messagesNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
