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Independent Regulator proposal accepted in principle
In its response to the Independent Review Report, the Law Society has accepted in principle the proposal to establish a new independent regulator. The Review had said that the Law Society’s current structure; operating as both a regulator and membership body, was an outlier in comparison with overseas legal regulatory…
Law Society sounds warning over proposed ram raid legislation
The Law Society’s Youth Justice Committee convenor Dale Lloyd says criminalising ram raid offending by children and young people is inconsistent with children’s rights.
Law Society releases Generative AI guidance for lawyers
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has today published guidance on the use of Generative AI (Gen AI), outlining the opportunities, risks and how to balance these while embracing AI’s potential in enhancing the delivery of legal services.
Scott Gazley joins Quay Chambers
Construction specialist and civil litigator, Scott Gazley, has joined Quay Chambers in Britomart, Auckland.
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Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC
The legal profession farewells the Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC, a figurehead of New Zealand law, following his passing on 29 December 2023, aged 92.
Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law
Last week, a long serving public and international lawyer, Dame Alison Quentin-Baxter, whose legacy has been enshrined in constitutional law in New Zealand and overseas, passed away peacefully at home on 30 September 2023 at the age of 93.
Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC
Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC
Rajan Rai
Rt Hon Paul East CNZM KC PC
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Scott Gazley joins Quay Chambers
Construction specialist and civil litigator, Scott Gazley, has joined Quay Chambers in Britomart, Auckland.
Health law firm, Claro joins Dentons New Zealand
The addition of Claro will position Dentons New Zealand as a leading full service health law firm from 1 April 2024.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts announces nine promotions, including three new partners
Stephanie Irons and Catherine Lee join Davenports Law as senior associates
Anderson Lloyd promotes Steve O’Dea to special counsel
Stephen Jeffery named partner at Corcoran French
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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.
Letters to incoming Ministers
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has written to several incoming Ministers about some of our key law reform priorities:
Law Society concerned about the use of urgency to repeal resource management legislation
Evidence Act 2006 – misconceptions and Example Directions – NZLS feedback
Proposed ram raid offence in breach of children’s rights
Court appointed Counsel Remuneration Working Group established – Ministry of Justice and Law Society
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Law Society updates Information Handling Policy
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has updated its Information Handling Policy and from next month the Policy will provide greater detail about what personal information the Law Society collects, how that information is collected and the purposes for which it is collected.
Applications for Stage International traineeship now open
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. The aim of the internship is to help lawyers to learn about law and the practice of the legal…
Law Society Council announces membership subscription
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa annual membership subscription will be $290 plus GST. Membership will be free for lawyers in their first two years PQE.
Cathy Knight: Unwavering support and faithful service to the profession
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa farewells Cathy Knight after 30 years of service.
Concern over Workplace Environment Survey results for Pacific lawyers
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa shares the Pacific Lawyers Association’s concern over results released in this year’s Workplace Environment Survey (WPES) which show Pacific lawyers, particularly Pacific women, are experiencing bullying, harassment and discrimination at higher rates than the legal profession overall. The Law Society commissioned…
Law Society Council supports representative strategy
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa’s Council met yesterday afternoon and has supported our new Representative Strategy including approving a new offer and to continue developing our exclusive member benefits such as discounts for banking and personal indemnity insurance. The Council also confirmed the membership subscription, which…
Summer greetings from Frazer Barton
As the festive season approaches, I extend my heartfelt holiday greetings to all members of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa and our esteemed legal community. I hope that you can enjoy a well-earned break in coming days. This year has been one of challenges and significant…
BIM released
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has published its Briefing to the Incoming Minister (BIM) following the 2023 General Election. BIMs are formal documents provided to new ministers when they pick up portfolios in Government. The reports are a key part of a briefing process which also…
Update on delays in probate processing
Over the past few months, lawyers have provided us with feedback and concerns about delays in the processing of probate applications. We have raised these concerns with the Registrar and Court manager, including the suggestion of increasing the threshold for requiring probate or letters of administration before a deceased’s funds…
Honourable Rex Mason Prize for Legal Writing 2023
The Honourable Rex Mason Prize for Legal Writing was again competed for in 2023. The prize is managed by the Wellington branch of the Law Society, as trustee for the Honourable Rex Mason Trust.
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