Latest from NZ Law Society
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.
Lawyer suspended after hiring serial conman who stole $330k from MoJ
Chris Tennet gave Brian Hunter a chance. He repaid him by stealing hundreds of thousands.
'You’ve got a mental illness': Second video emerges of lawyer yelling at protesters
Paul Fisher has been filmed yelling at protesters in 2023 and 2025.
Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some
Huge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.
Greyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questions
A new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.
‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting room
Both sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
Under the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?
Former Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPs
Minister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
Political Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyers
The annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
Lawyer who married murderer fails in bid to work again; new details of wrongdoing revealed
Former lawyer who married ChCh murderer Liam Reid fails in bid to relaunch legal career.
‘You’re making my head hurt’: Parliament debates Three Waters entrenchment
MPs delved into the Three Waters entrenchment scandal in Parliament this week.
Lawyer fined after charging client for free work
The lawyer thought the woman had been referred to him through a charitable trust.
'Institutional bias': Inexperienced lawyer denied solo practice
Hierophantic Harlequinesque Human has had his request to practice law solo refused.
Law Society’s actions compounded errors of its disciplinary body
Top lawyer says the profession's complaints system is 'broken'.
Inexperienced lawyer wants to bypass rules to practice on his own
Lawyer Hierophantic Human claimed the Law Society was biased against him.
Senior lawyer sends junior counsel to 'high-stakes' sentencing
His actions, which delayed the meth-dealing case, have been referred to the Law Society.
Lawyer ordered to apologise to ex-wife over relationship with client during divorce case
Committee finds lawyer's actions 'risked damaging the reputation of the legal profession'.
Cafe conversation with juror's colleague lands lawyer in hot water
A lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.
Former Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct
'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.
Opinion: Amazing comments in Law Society review, but a less amazing outcome
Some amazing comments in Law Society fracas, but why won't the full review be released?
Law Society president resigns after critical culture review
Report highlights breakdown in relationship between president and CEO.
Kiwi QCs are now KCs, all cases become the King vs X
Silks are now King's Counsels following the death of the monarch.
Young lawyer struck off for repeated 'blatant dishonesty' early in new career
Mehal Kejriwal was swindling money less than a year after launching her law career.
Sasha Borissenko: 'Journalism is the court of last resort'
Have we reached a point of law-saga fatigue?