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Lawyers are not immune from the increased costs experienced by New Zealanders in recent years and have been subject to operational cost increases well above the rate of inflation. In the last three years alone, the operational costs of running a legal practice have increased by 15.3% each year.

The Law Society has made a submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, raising concerns about how the fast-track approval process appears to be inconsistent with constitutional principles and good regulatory practice.

Queen City Law announce the appointment of Bradley So, Tom Huang and Tina Hwang as Directors.

K3 has promoted two skilled associates, Patrick Shanahan-Pinker and Evie Martin, to senior associate.

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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.

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Queen City Law announce the appointment of Bradley So, Tom Huang and Tina Hwang as Directors.

K3 has promoted two skilled associates, Patrick Shanahan-Pinker and Evie Martin, to senior associate.

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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.

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.

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Recommendations that the Law Society’s complaints system be changed with the intent of reducing the amount of time spent on less serious matters have been accepted in principle, with some additional recommendations requiring further consideration. The General Manager of Professional Standards (Regulatory) Gareth Smith explains, “The Law Society has…

The Law Society’s response to the Independent Review has noted that given the significant cost of running libraries, the suggestion that they become a wholly representative function is unlikely to be a practical option. Law Society Library services are currently funded from practising certificate fees and income generated from…

The recommendation that the regulator be subject to an obligation to give effect to the principles of Te Tiriti has been accepted in principle by a majority of Law Society Council members. When the Independent Review Report was released in March, some commentary suggested that the obligations would apply to…

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…

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is proud of the extensive Library services it offers its members, operating three Libraries across the motu as well as providing practitioners with access to a wealth of online resources and support. However, Library staff are finding that many lawyers…

Gresson Dorman & Co have announced the promotion of Shawn McManus to Associate.

Luke Cunningham Clere has announced the appointment of Sarah Leslie as a Principal – Kaihautū.

As the Pacific Lawyers Association approaches its 22nd year representing the interests of Pacific Lawyers in Aotearoa New Zealand, it is timely to draw awareness to the objectives and work of this group. Member Lawyer and education advocate for Pacific Lawyers, Wiliame Gucake, shares his insights into what the Association offers…

The Law Society is taking applications for the 2023 New Zealand Law Foundation Cleary Memorial Prize.

Recently, there has been a bit of commentary on one particular recommendation arising from the Independent Review Panel’s report. The recommendation concerns the proposal that a new statute for the regulation of lawyers should include a stand-alone, overarching Te Tiriti clause that “All persons exercising powers and performing functions and…

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