Troutman Pepper’s Will Taylor named New Zealand's Honorary Consul to New England
BOSTON – Will Taylor, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Litigation Practice Group, was recently named New Zealand’s Honorary Consul to New England. A dual citizen of the United States and New Zealand, Taylor was appointed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade.
As New Zealand’s Honorary Consul to New England, Taylor will coordinate trips and facilitate meetings for New Zealand government officials in New England. In addition, he will have a significant role in helping New Zealand businesses build a footprint in the region. Taylor is also available to help New Zealand citizens with visa issues.
“It’s an honor to have been chosen to serve as New Zealand’s Honorary Consul to New England,” Taylor said. “Recently, New Zealand has been a leader on various crises facing the world. I look forward to representing the country in this role and helping New Zealand officials and businesses prosper in the region. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade for selecting me.”
At Troutman Pepper, Taylor handles a wide range of complex business disputes for clients in a broad range of industries. A substantial portion of his practice involves international parties with disputes before international and domestic arbitration institutions. As a consul, Taylor will use his international arbitration experience to connect with consulates from other countries on issues affecting the international business community.
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade connects with other countries to advance the interests, project the values and secure outcomes that benefit New Zealand and its citizens. The ministry pursues New Zealand’s government’s international priorities and provides advice to the government on the implications of global activities.
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