The Independent Review Panel’s recommendation that a new statute for the regulation of lawyers should include a stand-alone, overarching Te Tiriti clause has received a lot of attention. There has been some commentary suggesting that the obligations would apply to individual practitioners. It is important to note, however, that this recommendation applies to a new regulator, and not to lawyers or the duties they have.

Frazer Barton has been re-elected as New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa President for another 12 month term.

The Law Society has today released the Independent Review Panel's report. This report is another important step forward for us on continuing to become a modern regulator and a strong national representative body for the law profession in New Zealand. 

We are focused on ensuring we embrace the opportunities we have ahead of us to shape and build a modern, inclusive and world-class profession. Read our Regulatory strategy, measures and successes.