Latest from NZ Law Society

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?

Confidentiality and the Law Society's culture review

OPINION: In he said/she said cases, one thing might risk the safety of complainants.

'Promise I'm not flying to Wanaka': Another Auckland lawyer guilty of lockdown jaunt

Lawyer convicted for busting out of Covid-19 lockdown last year and boasting about jaunt.

Four minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judge

The lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'

Auckland lawyer struck off after siphoning 'at least $415k' from parents' estate

Helen Holland's misconduct showed a lack of trustworthiness the public expect in lawyers.

Defence lawyer reveals abuse she cops for defending accused criminals

OPINION: Criminal barrister responds to being called 'an utter piece of s***'.

Criminal defence lawyers: 'Vilified yet vital'

OPINION: A barrister puts the case for those who defend the innocent, and the guilty.

Disgraced lawyer launches bid to return to law

Disgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.

Power list: NZ's top corporate and civil lawyers

Part 2: The biggest names in the legal sector.

Power list: New Zealand's top criminal barristers

There are the heavy hitters who excel in the courtroom before a jury and judge.

Sasha Borissenko: You are invited to the Big Daddy Law Firm Christmas bonanza

Column: It's been another year of working overtime, broken promises, and failed pledges.

Business Hub: Shan Wilson - NZ's first dedicated pro bono law firm partner

Aotearoa is lagging behind comparable countries when addressing justice inequality.

Complaints laid against prominent law firm

A leaked recording of a 2019 Christmas Party presentation reveals "toxic workplace".

Aotearoa's legal system 'collapsing': Survey shows thousands needing legal aid suffering

The New Zealand Law Society says Covid-19 has exacerbated issues.

Auckland lawyer struck off for using client funds to repay personal debts

Solicitor Jesse Seang Ty Nguy has been struck off.

Trust trouble: Hiding property, assets from the ex will get harder - what to watch for

Misusing a trust to hide relationship property from a spouse is likely to become harder.

Editorial: Govt must mend broken divorce law

EDITORIAL: The Family Court is overloaded, inefficient and bogged down by complex rules.