Background
Hancock, Hamish was born on October 21, 1947 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Hancock, Hamish was born on October 21, 1947 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Hancock attended Wellington College and, where he earned an Master of Laws. He was active as a debater at University, earning a debating blue, and was awarded the Plunket Medal for debating in 1970. Hancock was a member of the New Zealand national debating team in that year.
Hancock practised as a solicitor for national law firm Rudd Watts and Stone, rising to a partnership. He subsequently lost the seat to Labour Member of Parliament Judy Keall in 1993. Hancock returned to practise as a solicitor, joining the Crown Law Office as Crown Counsel for public law.
Hancock is married to Shelley, and they have four sons.
He has defended the Crown against numerous public law actions, primarily in the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.
Hancock was a member of the New Zealand national debating team in that year.
