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A recent cyber-attack on a New Zealand law firm highlights that law firms are vulnerable to cybercrime.
As we head into the new year, the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa reminds lawyers of the requirement for each law practice to have a “designated lawyer”. This is required under rule 11.3 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules, and the compliance obligations of designated lawyers are set out in rule 11.4.
The annual Snapshot of the Profession in Aotearoa New Zealand provides valuable insights and trends into the legal profession. It draws on information held by the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa as regulator of the practice of law and is based on practising certificate holders in New Zealand.
The Law Society’s annual report to the Minister of Justice for the 2024/25 year has been tabled in Parliament and is available on the Law Society website.
The Law Society sections are specialist representative groups for lawyers who practise in family law, property law or practise in-house. Read more for information on support, law reform and advocacy as well as training.
The Law Society has 13 branches nationwide. Contact your local branch for information about upcoming local events, training opportunities, information and support or to make inquiries.
The Complaints Service investigates complaints about the conduct and service of lawyers, law firms or employees. Talk to us to find out if you have grounds for a complaint and the process for making one.
New Zealand Law Society CLE delivers a wide range of professional development training to New Zealand lawyers. Visit the CLE website for the latest CPD opportunities.