New Zealand

The New Zealand Law Society says some changes are needed to the Brokering (Weapons and Related Items) Controls Bill to improve the regulation of weapons brokering, consistent with New Zealand’s international treaty obligations. The Bill will introduce more comprehensive controls on weapons brokering between foreign countries and will prevent New Zealanders and New Zealand-based entities […]

The launch by Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias of the $38 million Borrin Foundation aims to ‘maximize’ the effect of the largest law-related bequest in New Zealand, according to trustee and LawFuel ‘Lawyer of the Year’ David Goddard QC. The launch of the foundation, whose full title is the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation, was

President of the Resource Management Law Association, James Gardner-Hopkins, has resigned prior to the end of his term. A message from the RMLA Executive Leadership team announced the surprise resignation, which was made on February 16. No reason for the resignation was provided. Mr Gardner-Hopkins is a leading environmental and resource management lawyer who previously

The New Zealand Law Society is unable to confirm whether or not a complaint has been made related to the allegations of sexual misconduct towards students in a summer law clerk programme at Russell McVeagh. Law Society President Kathryn Beck says while the Law Society will investigate all complaints received, the governing legislation does not

The leading law firm has announced it has signed on as a sponsor of the NZ Falcons RFC, a gay and inclusive rugby club which aims to enable players to come together to participate and enjoy rugby in an open and supportive environment. Russell McVeagh HR Director Lesley Elvidge says the firm has been supporting