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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…

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Russell McVeagh welcomes new Construction Partner

Russell McVeagh is growing its Real Estate and Construction team with the addition of a new partner, Brian Clayton, who joins the firm in November this year.

NZ LAW Limited appoints two new directors to its National Board

NZ LAW Limited has announced the appointment of two new directors, Scott Donaldson of Queenstown and Bronwyn Hantz of Auckland. Their appointments were confirmed at the group’s Annual General Meeting on 10 October 2025.

Denham Bramwell announces three promotions

Saunders Robinson Brown announces promotions

Louisa Jackson and Vicki Scott join Kate Sheppard Chambers

Holland Beckett elevates Hilary Anderson to Partnership

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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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Advocacy in Action See all

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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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…

Anderson Lloyd shows commitment to Gender Equality Charter

Anderson Lloyd, one of the first firms in Aotearoa New Zealand to sign the New Zealand Law Society’s Gender Equality Charter, is proud to have reached a significant milestone in its journey toward gender equity with 50 per cent of its equity partners being women, one of the highest proportions…

Select Committee endorses reform

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is pleased that the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill has been reported back from Select Committee with no changes recommended to the amendments proposed to the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (LCA).  The amendments, originally proposed by the Law Society,…
Closing Your Practice

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

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 

Budget 2025 has delivered two additional permanent High Court judges in addition to additional Community Magistrates and a Chief Community Magistrate, in a new Budget initiative focused on court timeliness.
Considering possible settlement: Asian parties in court

Considering possible settlement: Asian parties in court

On Monday hundreds of lawyers attended an oversubscribed event on the challenges and opportunities for settlement by Asian civil litigants in New Zealand. 
Rule of Law a focus at inaugural breakfast

Rule of Law a focus at inaugural breakfast

The Law Society's sold-out Inaugural Annual Breakfast saw lawyers join Law Society President Frazer Barton and Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch to hear an engaging breakfast address from Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann.
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