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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”

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…

Law Society navigates towards its future

The last year has been one of significant challenges and navigating change for the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.

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Law Society appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Law Society appoints new Chief Executive Officer

After a thorough recruitment process where candidates were considered from around New Zealand and internationally, Joanna Simon has been appointed the new Chief Executive for the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.

Law Society’s Annual Report published

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has published its Annual Report for the financial year 2019/20.

Lawyer censured for breaches of the Trust Account Regulations

A Standards Committee has determined that a lawyer’s breaches of the Trust Account Regulations (TA Regulations) were sufficiently serious to warrant a finding of unsatisfactory conduct.

Unwelcome personal comments to colleagues deemed unsatisfactory conduct

A Standards Committee has found there was unsatisfactory conduct by a lawyer, L, for conduct amounting to sexual harassment.
Consultation now open on draft Terms of Reference for Independent Review of the statutory framework for legal services

Consultation now open on draft Terms of Reference for Independent Review of the statutory framework for legal services

Help shape the future of the legal profession by providing feedback on what will be considered in the Independent Review.

Standards Committee appeals Tribunal decision

An appeal of the decision by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Tribunal not to allow hearsay evidence has been lodged by the Standards Committee that first considered the case.  The Standards Committee has decided to lodge an appeal following the Tribunal’s publication of its reasons for not allowing hearsay evidence…
New rules governing lawyers’ behaviour from 1 July

New rules governing lawyers’ behaviour from 1 July

New rules governing the behaviour of lawyers, with an emphasis on tackling bullying and harassment, will come into force from 1 July.

Decision on admissibility of hearsay evidence

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (administered by the Ministry of Justice) has published its decision not to allow hearsay evidence in the case of a practitioner charged with eight charges of misconduct or (alternatively) unsatisfactory conduct. There is more information about the co-regulatory environment that we operate in on…
Message from our President, Tiana Epati

Message from our President, Tiana Epati

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa President Tiana Epati reflects on a challenging week for Aotearoa.

Information on our co-regulatory system and complaints process

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is part of a co-regulatory system that considers complaint and disciplinary matters relating to all lawyers.
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