KAHUNGUNU BARRON-AFEAKI C.R.H, S.C.

LL.B, BA (1st CLASS HONOURS)

BARRISTERS AT LAW / CONSULTANT

Kahungunu Barron-Afeaki SC - Kudu Spectrum Lawyer, negotiates a crucial supply contract of 65 Million rapid antigen tests to the NZ Govt. At the time, the NZ Government had very little supply stock for the country

2022

John Davy Case - CEO of Maori TV jailed for 8 months for CV Fraud. Defence Counsel, Barron-Afeaki successfully appeals the jail sentence term in the High Court.

2002

Murder trial of accused, Fungavaka continues, who is alleged to have run over his girlfriend not once but twice in Kaitaia. The accused maintains his not guilty plea and the 9 week trial continues.

2015

Kahungunu Barron-Afeakis’ PhD research at Auckland University into the Polynesians extraordinary and disproportionate success in Professional Sport - is bringing new knowledge to the sport world on a global basis.

2005

Scottish QC cleared of Perjury charge in the Supreme Court – Defence Counsel, Kahu Barron-Afeaki SC stated that this was clearly a big win, the right decision and that his client was now considering suing the government for malicious prosecution and costs

2011

Sports lawyer, Kahungunu Barron-Afeaki takes to doctoral research at Auckland University on the Browning of Sport in NZ and why this is happening?

2008

National Sinking Tragedy of the Ashika Ferry in Tongan Waters - The Minister of Transport successfully defended by K Barron-Afeaki SC against a finding by the Royal Commission that the Minister “had” to know of the systemic poor condition of the ship.

2011

First terrorism case in NZ history. Alleged Maori Terrorist Camps in Urewera Mountains – Operation 8. Defence counsel successfully dismisses terrorist allegations in the Supreme Court

2007-2011

Doctoral Candidate and Sports Lawyer, Kahungunu Barron-Afeaki addresses the United Nations at an International Conference of 500 delegates as guest speaker – Sydney University, Australia – on “Sport & Racism – Sport as a Remedy"

2001

Contract/Commercial Law

Civil/Commercial litigation, Negotiations of Contracts - Foreign Investment Advice, Mediation, Shareholders & Partnership Disputes
Professional Negligence - Lawyers, Real Estate Agents, Accountants...
Defamation - Proceedings against News Publishers
Judicial Review Injunctions, Resolution of Complex Matters

Geo-Political Consultancies

Strategic, Geo-Political advice to ground breaking technologies in the medical and environmental fields
Kudu Spectrum Ltd (London) 2020 – Present – London based medical development – best performing rapid antigen test on the globe - Development of cutting edge diagnostic medical technology
Bioplant NZ 2021 – Present – recycling environmental invention - converts refuse to fuel & electricity

Sports/Entertainment Law

25+ years extensive, international, commercial experience
176+ international sports contracts (for sport individuals, clubs and sponsorships)
In sport/entertainment/commercial contractual/sponsorship law/management areas
Troubleshooting/resolution of complex media issues

Criminal Law

34 years Court experience as defence counsel in criminal jurisdiction
750+ jury, judge alone trials, sentencing, bail applications, appeals completed
Murder, Serious Fraud Office, Forgery, Terrorism, Arson
Attendances at Tribunals, District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
Elite category 4 ‘Murder list’ Criminal Legal Aid List

Hotel/Resorts
South Pacific

Development, Contracts, Land Purchase Processes, Government Red Tape...
Warwick Hotel Group (International five-star hotel group), Vava’u-
Lomipeau Resort & Marina Project, Tongatapu internal lagoon
Puatakanave Hotel, Vava’u group, Tonga
Mala Island Resort – Vava’u group, Tonga

Royal Commissions of Inquiry

Royal commissioner 2008 – 2012 - Royal Land Inquiry Commission, Tonga
Co-writer of Royal Commission on Lands Report 2012
Commissioner – 2008 – 2012 - Tonga Electricity Commission
Royal Uoleva Palace Commission of Inquiry 2009 - Special Legal Advisor to the Royal Commission
Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Sinking of the MV Princess Ashika in Tonga – Special Legal Advisor to the Minister of Transport