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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.

Dhilum Nightingale - Immigration and Refugee Law Committee

Barrister Dhilum Nightingale’s role in the Immigration and Refugee Law Committee is just one of the ways she helps vulnerable and marginalised ethnic communities in Aotearoa.  Dhilum says lack of access to justice often has compounding impacts on vulnerable migrants.    “Our systems are complex and hard to navigate. There are usually language…

2024/25 practising fees and membership subscription

As we’re drawing closer to another new practising year commencing, we would like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to the law profession and the people we serve together. We are aware of the cost increases that all legal practices are facing1. Likewise, we are faced with the increased…

Former lawyer suspended for six months for “outrageous and insulting communications”

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) found a former lawyer, known as Mr U, guilty of personal misconduct for “outrageous and insulting” statements he made while acting for himself in Family Court proceedings. The Tribunal found the conduct was “very serious” and Mr U was not…

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Dhilum Nightingale - Immigration and Refugee Law Committee

Barrister Dhilum Nightingale’s role in the Immigration and Refugee Law Committee is just one of the ways she helps vulnerable and marginalised ethnic communities in Aotearoa.  Dhilum says lack of access to justice often has compounding impacts on vulnerable migrants.    “Our systems are complex and hard to navigate. There are usually language…

Vicki Morrison-Shaw - Environmental Law Committee

Matakana-based barrister and commissioner Vicki Morrison-Shaw originally joined the Environmental Law Committee as a way of keeping herself across developments in the law - since the role of the committee is to make submissions on proposed changes to environmental and resource management legislation.  But in the nine years she’s been involved…

Law Society makes recommendations to improve Fast-track Approvals Bill

Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system

Leading law firms endorse Law Society membership

Costs of Practice report released

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Aaron Rodney Nicholls suspended from practice on an interim basis

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has suspended Auckland lawyer Aaron Rodney Nicholls from practice on an interim basis from 17 April 2024. The Standards Committee sought an interim suspension order in respect of Mr Nicholls after laying charges which alleged misappropriation of client funds and deceitful conduct.

2024/25 practising fees and membership subscription

As we’re drawing closer to another new practising year commencing, we would like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to the law profession and the people we serve together. We are aware of the cost increases that all legal practices are facing1. Likewise, we are faced with the increased…

Former lawyer suspended for six months for “outrageous and insulting communications”

Law Society navigates towards its future

Legal Workplace Environment Survey shows progress, but challenges remain

Law Society responds to Independent Review recommendations for legal and structural change
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