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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.
Law Society report warns of erosion in rule of law and calls for sustained action
A landmark report released by the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa highlights the ongoing and emerging challenges that are impacting trust and confidence in the rule of law in New Zealand.
Closing Your Practice
Closing a practice involves numerous tasks, including storing records, relocating deeds, dealing with client files (open and stored), withdrawing from trusteeships, and resolving all client balances in the firm’s trust account.
Strengthening Client Relationships: New Lawyers Panel
Building trust, communicating clearly, and staying human were central themes explored at a recent Law Society event hosted by the Law Society New Lawyers Committee and Anthony Harper.
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Closing Your Practice
Closing a practice involves numerous tasks, including storing records, relocating deeds, dealing with client files (open and stored), withdrawing from trusteeships, and resolving all client balances in the firm’s trust account.
Strengthening Client Relationships: New Lawyers Panel
Building trust, communicating clearly, and staying human were central themes explored at a recent Law Society event hosted by the Law Society New Lawyers Committee and Anthony Harper.
Budget 2025: focus on court timeliness and the justice sector
Considering possible settlement: Asian parties in court
Rule of Law a focus at inaugural breakfast
Former lawyer fined, censured and ordered not to practise on own account for breaching obligation to the Court
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Law Society report warns of erosion in rule of law and calls for sustained action
A landmark report released by the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa highlights the ongoing and emerging challenges that are impacting trust and confidence in the rule of law in New Zealand.
2025/26 practising fees and membership subscription
As we draw closer to the commencement of a new practising year, we would like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to the legal profession and the people we serve together. We are aware of the cost increases that legal practices are facing. Likewise, we are faced with increased…
Benjamin Wong suspended from practice on an interim basis
Frazer Barton returning as President of the Law Society
Law Society’s annual report released
Aaron Rodney Nicholls struck off for misappropriating client funds