Tauranga lawyer Sharon Stewart has been recognised as one of New Zealand's leading mediators after receiving the Resolution Institute Mediator of the Year award at the New Zealand Law Awards.
The award was presented by fellow Tauranga lawyer and Holland Beckett partner Mark Beech, who is the vice president of professional body, the Resolution Institute.
"Sharon is now recognised as one of the leading mediators in New Zealand," said Mr Beech.
"From the Resolution Institute's perspective it's a big deal. And more importantly, it's a big deal for the Bay of Plenty, that we have these sorts of talented people living here. It's great recognition for what she does, and also recognition that things in the Bay are going from strength to strength."
The New Zealand Law Awards, held late last week, cover 28 categories including firms, in-house teams and deals. Most awards were won by major metro law firms, with the exception of Ms Stewart's accolade.