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1. LCRO 68/2016 ZA v YB (23 May 2019) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed Introduction [1] Mrs ZA complained about the advice provided by Mr YB to herself and her late father (Mr XC), the subsequent administration of Mr XC’s estate and the fees charged by Mr YB. [2] The [City] Standards Committee [X] (the Committee) determined to take no further action with regard to any of Mrs ZA’s complaints. Background [3] Mr YB acted for Mrs ZA’s parents. In February 2012 Mr XC ex...

2. [2020] NZIACDT 23 - Y(O)R v Tian (8 June 2020) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...could not find a record of any communication between herself and the 5 complainant. She had treated the complainant as a family member, which she recognised was not excellent practice. For most applications, she did not charge any service fee or even Immigration New Zealand’s fee. She acknowledged, however, that was no excuse to be unprofessional. Explanation from Ms Tian [26] On 29 November 2018, the investigator interviewed Ms Tian. She said she had been an immigratio...

3. LCRO 186/2022 DV v AW (30 October 2023) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...1 Mr UG and Mr XL. 3 [15] It recorded that Dr FN would be the “partner”2 responsible for the matter. Other lawyers to be involved in the proceedings were Mr DV and Mr FB KC.3 [16] The letter of engagement included an estimate of fees of $100,000 to obtain an injunction to halt the sale process. It requested the full amount of the estimate to be paid at that stage. [17] Mr AW consulted Mr UG, Mr XL and Mr PR KC, all of whom had acted for him previously. Mr AW says t...

4. Otago Standards Committee v Zhao [2016] NZLCDT 32 [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...had been upheld by the LCRO.6 [12] A further decision was the subject of judicial review in which a decision had been reserved. The fourth finding (the Caveat case) was now the subject of a stay of the review by the LCRO pending the outcome of civil proceedings being taken against the lawyer by the complainants. 5 See note 1 at [81]. 6 Legal Complaints Review Officer. 4 [13] The fifth finding was also awaiting a decision fr...

5. LCRO 141/2013 TM v DC (7 June 2017) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...Mr TM accepted Mr DC’s advice and instructed Mr DC to cancel the contracts. Mr DC gave notice of cancellation. The vendor declined to accept the cancellation and refused to repay the deposit. Mr DC rendered an account2 in which he showed his fees as being “$52,100 reduced to $25,000” plus GST and disbursements. He had offered to reduce his account as an acknowledgement of the circumstances in which Mr TM found himself. At that stage Mr TM had paid $1.48 million of his own f...

6. CAC 20006 v Richardson [2013] NZREADT 92 [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...agency and those of your salesperson in attempting to discredit our company and salesperson are totally unacceptable. Your without prejudice offer of 30% is rejected, I will give you until 5.00 pm today to meet our very reasonable demand of 50% of the fee (without any deductions) before making a formal complaint to the REAA. Regards Bryan”. [32] The defendant put to us: “... In that matter, CL had still only basically moved over the period of almost 6 weeks from 20% to 30% and...

7. LCRO 42/2019 EW v BL decision & orders (19 June 2020 & 28 July 2020) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...Background [4] EW was/is the sole director/shareholder of [Company 1]. [5] The following paragraphs contain quoted comments taken from the report issued by the costs assessor (WK) appointed by the Committee to consider and report on BL’s fees.1 [6] The company “predominantly sold [AAA] life and health insurance policies. It had been a successful business for some years.” [7] In or about 2011, EW fell ill, and made claims on two policies held with [AAA]. One of the clai...

8. FBN v Broadway [2019] NZIACDT 77 (28 November 2019) Sanctions [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...Ms Broadway asking her to help the complainant. [7] A written agreement for immigration services was entered into by Ms Broadway and the employer. It was signed by Ms Broadway on 10 May 2017 and earlier by the employer on 3 May 2017. The total fee was $500. [8] On the same day, Ms Broadway filed a work visa application with Immigration New Zealand on behalf of the complainant. 1 FBN v Broadway [2019] NZIACDT 70. 3 [9] The vis...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 31 – LY x Jiang (16 June 2025) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...signed an employment contract to work as a construction worker for A Ltd (the employer). [8] On an unknown date, Mr Jiang was approached by YD, an unlicensed immigration agent (the agent), to seek a visa for the complainant. The adviser’s fee was RMB 7,000 (about NZD 1,600). Mr Jiang prepared a services agreement (signed by him on 13 April 2023). It was sent to the agent, but it was never signed by the complainant. [9] The visa application was filed by Mr Jiang with Immigrati...

10. [2025] NZIACDT 32 - CM v Jiang (16 June 2025) [pdf, 239 KB]

    ...signed an employment contract to work as a construction worker for A Ltd (the employer). [8] On an unknown date, Mr Jiang was approached by YD, an unlicensed immigration agent (the agent), to seek a visa for the complainant. The adviser’s fee was RMB 7,000 (about NZD 1,600). Mr Jiang prepared a services agreement (signed by him on 13 April 2023). It was sent to the agent, but it was never signed by the complainant. [9] The visa application was filed by Mr Jiang with Immigrat...