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1. BW v NA LCRO 266/2012 and 269/2012 (9 June 2014) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...other from Mr NA, the practitioner, in respect of a decision by a North Island Standards Committee dated 3 September 2012. In the decision the Committee found Mr BW had breached Rules and Regulations made under the Act that govern the taking of fees in advance, and that his conduct was unsatisfactory pursuant to s 12 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). [2] Mr BW and [his wife] Mrs EW were born outside New Zealand and both have a very limited grasp of the English l...

2. [2023] NZIACDT 10 - NG v Murthy (15 March 2023) [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...Ltd, of Auckland. [5] On 21 July 2021, the complainant and Ms Murthy entered into a written service agreement. Ms Murthy would lodge a s 61 request on the ground of his relationship with a New Zealand resident with whom he had a child. The fee was $ 4,600 (incl. GST). [6] On 19 October 2021, Ms Murthy wrote to Immigration NZ requesting a partnership-based work visa for the complainant under s 61 of the Immigration Act 2009. He had been unable to apply before the expiry of his l...

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. [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...

8. 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...

9. 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...

10. Ministry-of-Justice-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf [pdf, 5.2 MB]

    Annual Report 2024/25 Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture Including the Annual Report for The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana: Te Tari Whakatau And Ministers’ reports on Non-Departmental Appropriations: Minister of Justice (Vote Justice), Minister for Courts (Vote Courts), Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti (Vote Te Arawhiti) E.64, B14 AR (2025) In accordance with the Public Finance Act 1989, this