Former lawyer Patrick Mulligan named after 15-month suspension

Tuesday 29 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 29 Jul 2025, 5:27pm

In this story Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal

Former Buddle Findlay partner Patrick Herd Mulligan has been identified as the lawyer suspended for 15 months following inappropriate conduct at Christmas parties. The disciplinary action follows reports that Mulligan grabbed a junior colleague's genitals and made objectifying and lewd comments while intoxicated.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 29 Jul 2025, 5:00pm

   Former Buddle Findlay partner Patrick Mulligan named as lawyer who grabbed at colleague’s genitals (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via StuffTue 29 Jul 2025, 5:27pm

   Former Buddle Findlay partner Patrick Mulligan revealed as lawyer suspended over bad behaviour at Xmas parties (opens in new tab)

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