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Marking International Women’s Day
As the Law Society marks International Women’s Day this year, we reflect on the increasing role of women in the legal profession in Aotearoa New Zealand – and the equity questions that come with that progress.
Advocacy update highlights legislative reforms affecting lawyers
This week the Law Society presented its six-monthly update on its work to improve the law, focusing on several significant bills recently enacted or currently before Parliament. In 2025, over 150 submissions were made, and this year has started at a similar pace. In February, the Law Society made a…
Applications now open: Paris Bar - Stage International 2026
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.
Update on the Solicitors' Fidelity Guarantee Fund
The Solicitors’ Fidelity Guarantee Fund (SFGF) has now been wound up pursuant to section 367 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). The SFGF provided for claims of theft by solicitors occurring on or before 31 July 2008. The SFGF was replaced by the Lawyer’s Fidelity Fund on…
On the move
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Simpson Western announces promotions
Simpson Western has promoted Ashleigh Watt and Ellen Snedden to Principal, while Louise Fryer and Sam Wood have been promoted to Senior Solicitor.
Nikki Fisher and Anthea Herron return to Juno Legal
Juno Legal has welcomed the return of senior lawyers Nikki Fisher and Anthea Herron.
Morgan Coakle appoints Vanessa Ma as Partner
Barristers.Comm welcomes Ana Coculescu
Aimee Cox steps into Senior Solicitor role at Cooney Lees Morgan
Nolen Walters announces two senior appointments
Obituaries
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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…
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.
Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC
Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law
Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC
Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC
Advocacy in Action
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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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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 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
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
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
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.
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