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Access to justice impacted by proposed repeal of sentencing report funding

Yesterday’s announcement that the Government will introduce legislation withdrawing funding for "cultural reports”, will significantly limit access to justice, the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa says.

Former lawyer fined, censured and ordered not to practise on own account for breaching obligation to the Court

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyances Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) found that former Whangarei lawyer Lynette O’Boyle (Ms O’Boyle) engaged in unsatisfactory conduct by filing without notice proceedings in which she was a potential witness. Ms O’Boyle aggravated the conduct by refusing to co-operate with the standards committee. The Tribunal characterised…

Lawyer struck off for misleading client and creating false documents

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has struck off Hamilton lawyer Benjamin Wong for misleading his client over the course of two years about debt recovery proceedings. The conduct included false representations as well as creating and sending false documents. The Tribunal regarded Mr Wong’s conduct as…

Lawyer suspended for failing to comply with a training order made by a standards committee

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyances Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) made a finding of misconduct in relation to Wellington lawyer Janet Mason (Ms Mason). Ms Mason failed to comply with a standards committee order to undertake a training course within the specified timeframe. The Tribunal found Ms Mason had acted…

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Former lawyer fined, censured and ordered not to practise on own account for breaching obligation to the Court

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyances Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) found that former Whangarei lawyer Lynette O’Boyle (Ms O’Boyle) engaged in unsatisfactory conduct by filing without notice proceedings in which she was a potential witness. Ms O’Boyle aggravated the conduct by refusing to co-operate with the standards committee. The Tribunal characterised…

Lawyer struck off for misleading client and creating false documents

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has struck off Hamilton lawyer Benjamin Wong for misleading his client over the course of two years about debt recovery proceedings. The conduct included false representations as well as creating and sending false documents. The Tribunal regarded Mr Wong’s conduct as…

Lawyer suspended for failing to comply with a training order made by a standards committee

Applications now open - Paris Bar - Stage International 2025

Supporting International Women’s Day

Not Admissible: A Discussion on Lawyers’ Mental Health

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Benjamin Wong suspended from practice on an interim basis

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has suspended Hamilton lawyer Benjamin Wong (Mr Wong) from practice on an interim basis from 14 February 2025.

Frazer Barton returning as President of the Law Society

Frazer Barton is returning to the role of President of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.

Law Society’s annual report released

Aaron Rodney Nicholls struck off for misappropriating client funds

New research underlines concerns for lawyer mental health

Gender Equality Charter Survey shows progress