Law firm marks 150th

Attorney-general Chris Finlayson QC addresses the 220 guests at Downie Stewart Lawyers 150th anniversary celebration at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum last night.

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Organiser, lawyer Chanel Gardner, said she was pleased with the event. The company traces its origins to William Downie Stewart. Only 21 partners have practised at the firm since 1867.