New Zealand Law Society news

Law Society to conduct legal workplace environment survey

Law Society to conduct legal workplace environment survey

It will look into instances of harassment and discrimination in the profession

Westpac NZ strengthens partnership with CLCA through new funding arrangement

Westpac NZ strengthens partnership with CLCA through new funding arrangement

The new arrangement will provide CLCA with ~$2m in additional financial support

NZLS independent review findings call for big changes

NZLS independent review findings call for big changes

The panel's report recommended legislative and structural amendments, among others

Cavell Leitch promotes two to principal, one to senior associate

Cavell Leitch promotes two to principal, one to senior associate

The elevations benefit the firm's dispute resolution, property and immigration practices

Supreme Court refuses former barrister's leapfrog appeal in professional misconduct case

Supreme Court refuses former barrister's leapfrog appeal in professional misconduct case

The court emphasised that only in extremely compelling cases will a leapfrog appeal be permitted