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1. LCRO 83/2024 AGM v CPF (24 March 2025) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...payment in the sum of $500.00. [20] Around this time, the firm [law firm 1] transitioned to new ownership. [21] Ms AGM advised Mr F that she had consulted with the firm’s new owner and would accept payment of $750.00 to settle the outstanding fees if payment was made within 24 hours. Upon receiving payment, she would provide Mr F with a copy of RK’s correspondence. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [22] Mr F lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society C...

2. Brooking v Andrews - Waipapa 9 and Others (2022) 273 Waiarki MB 35 (2022 WAR 35) [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...successful in the previous applications; firstly, in the Court denying a review of the trust, and secondly, in the Court removing Mr Andrews as a trustee. Counsel submit that although Mr Andrews was unrepresented, the proceedings were akin to normal civil litigation and therefore there is no reason to depart from the ordinary approach that costs should follow the event. [17] The applicants submit that Mr Andrews’ application for a review of the trust lacked merit and that ther...

3. Pokere v Bodger - Ōuri 1A3 (2023) 466 Aotea MB 120 (466 AOT 120) [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...breaches of the trust order; and (c) The trust has been met with significant extra costs as result of this litigation. [5] The respondents seek an award of costs in the sum of $30,739.55 which Ms Hughes KC notes is a reduced amount for legal fees charged. [6] Ms Thomas, for the applicant, opposes the award of costs as follows: (a) The proceedings were unique, and costs should lie where they fall given the nature of the case. (b) At the heart of the applications was...

4. GI v UE LCRO 206 / 2010 (21 October 2011) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...ACH Limited, and initially instructed UE to act for him in connection with that. 2 [4] In November 2007 UD retained UE to advise GI and ACE in connection with the litigation. This was on the basis that UD was to be responsible for all fees payable to ACI (law firm). [5] ACE held an insurance policy against litigation risk with ACJ Limited (ACJ). In February 2008 ACE came to an agreement with ACJ whereby ACJ agreed to make a lump sum payment to ACE based on an estimate...

5. [2020] NZIACDT 30 - DMX v Guich (20 July 2020) [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...advised him the following day that it was out of time. [12] The complainant and Mr Guich had a meeting on 29 May 2018. He apologised again for his mistake as to the deadline, attributing it to human error. Mr Guich offered a refund of the fee for the residence application, even though the error had concerned the appeal and not the application. He informed her of the procedure for complaints. Decision of the Tribunal [13] The Tribunal found that Mr Guich had calculated the ap...

6. LCRO 105/2020 AG v BH & CI (19 February 2021) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...provide the Committee with his time records and copies of email correspondence. [11] The Standards Committee identified the focus of its inquiry as being: (a) whether the lawyers had provided Ms AG with competent representation; and (b) whether fees charged were fair and reasonable. 1 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 3 [12] The Standards Committee delivered its decision on 21 April 2020. [13] The Committee determined, pursuant to...

7. Ministry of Justice Statement of Intent 2023 - 2027 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...technology. Increased use of audio-visual technology was rolled out in multiple courts, providing opportunities for virtual delivery of court events, where appropriate. A new service was created to enable participants to file documents and pay court fees electronically. Technology also provides enhanced engagement channels with communities. Continued community engagement also brings increased expectations of not just being consulted with on potential government interventions like justic...

8. OIA-107002.pdf [pdf, 709 KB]

   ...broken down by year. 3. The cost of providing legal aid to prepare documents for the Central Authority in New Zealand for parents requesting children be returned in the last five years broken down by year. 4. The cost of paying the legal fees for the most expensive case brought under the Hague Convention in New Zealand in the last five years. I have numbered your request, for clarity of response. In response to the first two parts of your request, please see the data tables...

9. LCRO 130/2021 TF v SM (8 May 2025) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...small cash balances at banks and no other assets (the land having been sold). [8] Mr Z wrote that he would handle the liquidation but that his associate would “…have her name on the liquidation papers”. He sent the applicant a short “fee agreement” to sign under which the applicant and his wife would agree to pay $5,000 for the costs of liquidation should insufficient funds be received from the liquidation. The applicant accepted the $5,000 “quote” and asked for an...

10. [2025] NZIACDT 33 - KM v Jiang (16 June 2025) [pdf, 242 KB]

    ...[7] On 9 November 2022, the complainant signed an employment contract to work as a construction worker for M Ltd (the employer). [8] On an unknown date, Mr Jiang was approached by the agent, to seek a visa for the complainant. The adviser’s fee was RMB 10,000 (about NZD 2,200). The consultancy’s services agreement was signed by Mr Jiang and the agent on 10 November 2022. The agent represented the complainant. [9] The visa application was filed by Mr Jiang with Immigration N...