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High Court upholds suspension order for Gautam Jindal

The High Court has dismissed Gautam Jindal’s appeal against liability and penalty. The Court found that Mr Jindal had “entirely failed to understand his fundamental obligations as a lawyer” and that he was not a fit and proper person at the time he engaged in the conduct. The Court found…

Continuing Professional Development: Clearing up some common misconceptions 

The rules concerning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) apply to all lawyers, but there are some common misconceptions about them. The CPD scheme fosters lifelong learning and encourages engagement with activities beyond technical knowledge. With this flexibility, there may be some confusion about what exactly counts as a CPD activity and how…

Lawyers are responsible for the contents of court documents prepared using Generative AI

It comes as no surprise that the use of Generative AI (GenAI) has grown in Aotearoa New Zealand’s legal sector. GenAI offers much needed relief to heavy workloads and has already been adopted in day-to-day practice to generate templates, assist with legal research and analyse contracts. With more firms adopting…
Snapshot of the Profession 2025

Snapshot of the Profession 2025

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.

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Buddle Findlay announces new partners and promotions

Buddle Findlay has announced the appointment of two new partners, Emma von Veh and Helen Pryde, expanding its employment and health and safety teams. The firm has also announced that Andrijana Milosavljevic, Seamus Barnett, Chelsea Easter and Emma Roper have been promoted to senior associate.

Russell McVeagh announces senior lawyer appointments

Russell McVeagh has recognised six lawyers who have been promoted to Special Counsel and Senior Associate respectively, across the Litigation, Banking and Finance, Government, Competition and Regulation, Corporate Advisory, Property & Real Estate and Private Client practice areas.

Juno Legal welcomes Sarah Owen and Jon Wall

Tauranga’s CLM unveils full family law team

Kent Legal announces Upashna Kumar as Partner

Thomas Dewar Sziranyi Letts announcements

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The Honourable Nicholas Davidson KC

The Honourable Nicholas Davidson KC

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa acknowledges with deep respect and gratitude the passing of the Honourable Nicholas Richard William Davidson KC, a distinguished member of the legal profession whose contributions to the law and the Law Society spanned decades. He passed away on 8 March…
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Tribute to Robert Ludbrook, ONZM

Tribute to Robert Ludbrook, ONZM

Robert Ludbrook ONZM passed away in October, after giving a lifetime of service to fighting injustice. He sought to make sure the most vulnerable in our society have access to effective legal services. His achievements were many and hugely significant, stretching over decades – here are a few select highlights.
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Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC

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Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law

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Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC

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Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC

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Law Society advocates for better law

This week, our Law Reform and Advocacy Manager, Aimee Bryant, teamed up with Chris Macklin, Convenor of the Criminal Law Committee, for the second webinar in our biannual Advocacy in Action series.

Law Society submission makes compelling case for greater investment in legal aid

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has made a submission on the 2025 Triennial Legal Aid Review, calling for increased and ongoing funding of the legal aid system, and for any reform to be evidence-based.

Law Society urges Government action over Minister’s Judiciary comments

Law Society welcomes Select Committee report on Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill

Amendment to gangs bill raises rule of law and human rights concerns

Law Society submits on the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill

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Law Society’s annual report released

Law Society’s annual report released

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 at the following link:   New Zealand Law Society Annual Report 2025 Law Society Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch said among the many highlights for the…
Strengthening fraud awareness and improving scam detection

Strengthening fraud awareness and improving scam detection

Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often designed to appear legitimate, urgent and highly personalised. This year alone, Kiwis have lost a gross total of $265 million to fraud with scammers using innovative methods to prey on vulnerable people. The difference between falling victim and staying safe comes down to having trusted…

Keeping festivities fun for all

With the holiday season almost upon us, lots of people are looking forward to end of year celebrations and festivities.
David Campbell will be the next President and take up the role in March 2026

David Campbell will be the next President and take up the role in March 2026

We’re delighted to congratulate Auckland lawyer David Campbell, who's been appointed as the next President-Elect of the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. David will take up the role in March 2026, following confirmation at the Law Society’s Council meeting earlier today.
How to stay cyber safe in legal practice

How to stay cyber safe in legal practice

As Cyber Security Awareness Month draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on why cyber security matters to every legal practitioner and to share practical steps for protecting your clients, your firm, and your professional reputation.
Shared challenges and kaitiakitanga at legal regulators' conference

Shared challenges and kaitiakitanga at legal regulators' conference

Kaitiakitanga was the theme of CORO 2025 (Conference of Regulatory Officers) held in Ōtautahi, Christchurch last week. Hosted by the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa for the first time in eight years, the conference brought together legal practice regulators from Australia and New Zealand to share…

The Law Society embraces technology to improve membership services

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa launched the first phase of its new member services portal, Law Society Connect, on 22 October. This marks a significant step forward in how the Law Society delivers its Representative services, with a focus on accessibility and evolving to meet…
Chief Justice addresses 35 years of the Bill of Rights Act

Chief Justice addresses 35 years of the Bill of Rights Act

Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann today paid tribute to the principal architect of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act, the Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Palmer, acknowledging his work on one of the most important pieces of legislation ever enacted by a New Zealand Parliament. Justice Winkelmann was speaking at…
New Chief Ombudsman seeks to enhance organisation’s mana

New Chief Ombudsman seeks to enhance organisation’s mana

Even though he hasn’t practised law for a long time, new Chief Ombudsman John Allen says in many ways he still feels like a lawyer. Reading case law again has helped but so has the new role which he believes provides an opportunity for him to have a positive impact on…

AI tools for legal research – Beware of fake cases

With the plethora of AI generative tools available, incorporating AI into legal practice has now become easier than ever, offering enhanced time and cost savings. AI is rapidly automating time-intensive tasks and legal research. However, integrating AI research tools comes with its own set of challenges, namely hallucinations. Hallucinations are…
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