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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.

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…

Applications now open - Paris Bar - Stage International 2025

The Law Society is taking applications for Stage International. Since 1991 the Paris Bar has hosted an eight-week traineeship known as Stage International which attracts young French-speaking foreign lawyers from all over the world.

Supporting International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is on Saturday 8 March, and the Law Society is supporting the Ministry for Women’s efforts to help reduce New Zealand’s gender pay gap.

New process to improve visibility of dependent children in courts

A new operational process will begin on 3 March 2025 to improve information available to the criminal court about the existence of dependent children. The initiative aims to ensure the court is aware when a primary caregiver is facing a potential custodial remand or sentence, allowing for more informed decision-making…

Summer greetings from the Law Society

A message from David Campbell, Vice President AucklandTēnā koutou katoa, As the festive season draws near, I extend my warmest greetings to all members of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa and the wider legal community. This time of year, gives us the perfect opportunity…
Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Tēnā koutou katoa   The end of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on events and achievements during the year, and to look forward to the work that awaits us in the New Year.  It also gives me the opportunity to thank all members of the profession for the work…

Lawyers reminded about professional obligations when speaking with the media.  

The Law Society reminds lawyers that they must carefully consider their professional obligations when speaking with the media. This reminder follows two recent decisions from the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) in which lawyers were found to have breached their professional obligations while engaging in media…
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