Lawyers & Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal

Lawyers and Conveyances Disciplinary Tribunal (LCDT) COVID-19 protocol at 7 September 2021

1. If COVID-19 restrictions are at Alert Level 3 or Level 4 anywhere in New Zealand, in-person hearings will be adjourned. Where possible, teleconferences will be convened to progress hearings. If this is not possible, matters will be rescheduled to a future date.

2. If COVID-19 restrictions are at Alert Level 2 anywhere in New Zealand, in-person hearings will continue or resume, complying with the arrangements set out by the Chief Justice on 6 September 2021. Hearings may also proceed by teleconference.

3. Parties affected by any change in the Tribunal’s usual operating procedures will be advised and provided with information to ensure that they understand how their matter will be handled by the Tribunal.

4. This protocol applies until revoked or modified by the Tribunal.

Judge Dale Clarkson
Chairperson, NZLCDT
 
Please note: At COVID-19 Alert Level 1, all LCDT Hearings will be held in person as usual.


The Lawyers & Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal hears and determines disciplinary charges against members of the legal and conveyancing professions.

These charges are referred to the tribunal by a standards committee of the New Zealand Law Society or New Zealand Society of Conveyancers, or the Legal Complaints Review Officer.

The tribunal also receives applications regarding suspension, striking off, revocation of orders and restoration of practitioners to the roll or register.

  • About the tribunal

    The Lawyers & Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal was established under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006.

  • Apply

    How to apply for a review.

  • Hearing process

    There are various procedures to be followed when proceedings are commenced, including pre-trial conferences and actual preparation for hearing.

  • Upcoming hearings

    Dates, times and location of upcoming hearings.

  • Forms and fees

    The forms and fees you will need to apply for a review.

  • Decisions

    Use our decision finder to search online for decisions by the tribunal.

  • Contact us

    How to contact the tribunal.

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