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1. LCRO 43/2016 XZ v QW [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...of the work involved in preparing the maintenance application to Ms GL. [4] Ms XZ was unhappy with the representation she received from both lawyers. She had concerns about the fees charged, and the quality of the advice provided 2 [5] She filed complaints with the Lawyers Complaints Service about both practitioners. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [6] Ms XZ lodged a complaint in respect to Ms QW with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 27...

2. McLenachan v ACC [2013] NZACA 11 [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...Accident Compensation Act 1982 by R Woodhouse of 2 August 2011, to issue fresh decisions setting out the quantum of compensation payments for which the appellant was eligible, applying the relevant Order in Council increases. [2] The appeal is filed against the review decision by K Howell of 20 August 2011, which upheld the Corporation’s decision of 1 November 2011, but there are a total of five inter related primary decisions that all must be considered for this appeal. Chronology o...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 199 SKP Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 7.9 MB]

   ...and confirming resource consent.16 20. 20 June 2018 Period for lodging any appeal to High Court expires.17 7 21. 27 June 2018 KPBL records that it commences project in reliance on consent.18 22. 9 July 2018 23. 31 August 2018 Sl<P files late appeal to High Court; also, this Application for Rehearing in Environment Court supported by Affidavits of TR Greve and DI Roebeck. 24. 12 September 2018 25. 6 December 2018 26. 12 December 2018 . 27. 21 December 2018 28...

4. Cutforth v Witana - Kohewhata 27C2A (2023) 259 Taitokerau MB 111 (259 TTK 111) [pdf, 364 KB]

   ...Witana. Sadly, in recent times, the trustees have suffered from internal conflict and division. This has resulted in numerous applications to this Court which have drawn out over the last five years. [2] On 30 March 2023, I reviewed a memorandum filed on behalf of Mr Cutforth and Ms Bermingham-Brown advising that Ms Witana was refusing to complete an insurance declaration, and as a result, a trustee liability insurance policy was going to expire that day. Later that day, I conven...

5. Chalecki v ACC [2015] NZACA 1 [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...again or even to sit or stand for long periods. He was effectively unable to work as a builder, though he did resume some building work in 1985. This did not last long, as he was certified unfit for work from 29 July 1986 (see Financial Documents file at 004). [6] A claim for coverage under the accident compensation scheme had earlier been accepted by the Corporation and his ongoing treatment costs accordingly paid. Additionally, from July 1986 he received earnings-related comp...

6. LCRO 188/2021 MC v JK and UV (19 August 2022) [pdf, 355 KB]

   ...between the parties in the division of relationship property as determined in [the Family Court and the High Court ].”11 Acting on instructions (including cross-examination) [31] The Committee said that it was “satisfied that Mr JK conducted the file as best he could and in difficult circumstances.” The Committee described it as “a difficult file.” 12 Terms of engagement [32] The Committee noted Mr JK’s explanation that terms of engagement were generally sent to cli...

7. LCRO 61/2024 VO and EO v Law Firm A and Ors (16 April 2025) [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...trustee of the Trust. Before doing so, [Company 3] General Manager and an employed lawyer in the firm’s litigation team discussed the draft statement of claim with the father by Zoom call. The brother was present on the call. [35] The company filed a statement of defence and counterclaim in late January 2022. The company through its lawyers then objected to the firm acting for [Company 3] in the proceedings, on the grounds that one or more of the respondents would be required to...

8. LCRO 168/2016 WT v MD (30 May 2018) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...Mr WT’s conduct constituted unsatisfactory conduct but took no further action in respect of complaints against Mr PT. In doing so, the Committee determined that the advice provided by Mr PT was “tenable” but that Mr WT’s handling of the file was unsatisfactory.1 [3] The Committee censured Mr WT, ordered him to cancel two invoices totalling $29,080 (fees) and to pay costs to the New Zealand Law Society in the sum of $2,500. [4] Mr WT has applied for review of the Committe...

9. Hassan v Woodcock - Manukau E2B1 (Rangikohu Marae) (2023) 262 Taitokerau MB 164 (262 TTK 164) [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...24 July 2023 TE WHAKATAUNGA TAIRI Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ TKTAR WILLIAMS Interim Decision of Judge TKTAR Williams 262 Taitokerau MB 165 Hei tīmatanga kōrero Introduction [1] An application has been filed by Ms Robyn May Coralie Hassan under s 19(1)(a) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (“the Act”) seeking an injunction preventing the trustees of the Rangikohu Marae Reservation Trust (“the Trust”) from performing building work on o...

10. Guidelines and Resources

    Useful guidelines and resources for members of the public, lawyers and any other party who may be involved in a review before the Legal Complaints Review Officer. Useful guidelines Guidelines for parties to review Costs Orders guidelines Publication (of decisions) guidelines Resources Duncan Webb "Engagement Letters" (December 2008) Duncan Webb "Unsatisfactory Conduct" (September 2008)

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