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The latest information on the Law Society's response to COVID-19, and New Zealand's response to COVID-19. At 24 January 2022 the Law Society's offices are all operating with our Red protocol for visitors.
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is consulting on proposed amendments to the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act) to improve the transparency and efficiency of the Lawyers Complaints Service. The Law Society also wants to resolve the longstanding issue of undertakings by a conveyancing practitioner.
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has received the independent Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal’s reserved penalty decision imposing a two-year suspension and costs of over $100,000 on James Gardner-Hopkins for findings of misconduct.
The Law Society has released final guidance on the reporting requirements under the Conduct and Client Care Rules. Changes to the rules came into force on 1 July 2021. Through this release, the Law Society is reminding lawyers it is a good time to check their obligations and make sure that they are complying.
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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.
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