Nicola Peart

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Nicola Peart
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Peart in 2008
Academic background
Alma mater Leiden University, University of Cape Town
Institutions University of Cape Town, University of Otago

Nicola Sheila Peart ONZM is a New Zealand law academic, and as of 2019 is a full professor at the University of Otago. [1]

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Academic career

After degrees from Leiden University and University of Cape Town, Peart moved to the University of Otago, rising to full professor. [1] Peart is a recognised expert on succession law. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

In the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours, Peart was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the law. [9]

Selected works

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References

  1. 1 2 Law, Faculty of. "Professor Nicola Peart". www.otago.ac.nz.
  2. "Son of Kerry Blair, who disappeared in 2014, shocked by 'proof of death' request". Stuff.
  3. Gibb, John (9 September 2017). "Law on property rights after death still 'uncertain'". Otago Daily Times Online News.
  4. "Flashback: Ethel Benjamin appointed New Zealand's first female barrister and solicitor". Stuff.
  5. "Will prepared for dead Auckland woman by church is ruled not valid". Stuff.
  6. "Making sure your will works well". Stuff.
  7. "Where there's a will, there's a way to challenge it". Stuff.
  8. "Stepdad blows children's inheritance on luxury holiday after their mum dies of cancer". Stuff.
  9. "King's Birthday Honours 2024: The full list of all recipients". The New Zealand Herald . 3 June 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.