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Are NZ Prosecutors Too Influencial in Sentencing?

Do New Zealand Crown Prosecutors have a more “assertive” role in sentencing that comparable jurisdictions like Australia and England? According to research undertaken by Wellington Crown Prosecutors Luke Cunningham and Clere, they probably do. The research report from the firm’s associate Andrew Britton “Pressing for Sentence? An Examination of the New Zealand Crown Prosecutor’s Role in […]

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NZ Law Society Says Lawyers Welcome Removal of Conveyancing Burden

New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases, Press Releases / June 19, 2018

Lawyers involved in conveyancing will be delighted with recommended changes to a bill introducing greater limitations on property purchases by overseas buyers, the New Zealand Law Society says. The Finance and Expenditure select committee has released its final report on the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill, with a recommendation that the bill be passed with amendments.

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Tech Platform Seeks to Revolutionise How Legal Professionals Connect in Australia, New Zealand

New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases, Press Releases / June 19, 2018

Law-Whiz Pty Ltd (Law-Whiz) is pleased to announce the Australian and New-Zealand launch of its custom-designed platform, which is set to revolutionise the legal profession practice and the relationship between the Barrister, Solicitor and other Legal Professionals. Law-Whiz is a disruptive technology that challenges the manner in which those in the legal profession conduct business,

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ETS forestry regulation changes

Briefings, New Zealand Law News / June 15, 2018

13 June 2018 | PUBLICATION Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Share via email The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is proposing a number of amendments to the Climate Change (Forestry Sector) Regulations 2008 (Regulations), which govern forestry activities under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). These changes are being progressed separately from

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NZ Law News – New Chief Executive Named for MinterEllison

New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases / June 14, 2018

MinterEllisonRuddWatts today announced that its partnership has appointed Andrew Poole as Chief Executive, effective 6 August 2018. “This is the perfect time for Andrew to become our firm’s next Chief Executive,” says Lloyd Kavanagh, Chair of the firm. “We’ve selected a strong leader at a time when MinterEllisonRuddWatts is in an eminent position in a

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NZ Legal News – Process kicked off for 2020 reset of electricity lines companies’ price-quality paths

New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases, Press Releases / June 13, 2018

The Commerce Commission has released the key milestones and consultation steps for the 2020 reset of 17 electricity lines companies’ price-quality paths. As monopoly electricity lines companies regulated under the Commerce Act, the Commission sets the maximum revenues lines companies can earn from their customers and the minimum quality standards they must meet. The current

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How Graeme Todd’s MidLife Law Career Leap of Faith Paid Off

Law Firms, New Zealand Law News / June 13, 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When Graeme Todd started his Queenstown-based law firm seven years ago in a move his wife thought was inspired more from a mid-life crisis than proper consideration. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After all, he had enjoyed a successful career over almost three decades working in a large firm that had served him well. But concerns over firm strategy

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Lawyers Need a Strategy for Their Trusts: The Problem and a Solution

New Zealand Law News, Press Releases / June 11, 2018

John McFetridge* This article provides some thought provocation and alternatives for lawyers who look after trusts for their clients. We will be expanding on the challenges ahead, including: The Trusts Bill AML/CFT obligations Conflict management Professional indemnity limitations Succession planning Lawyers are in the midst of a wave of trust-related change that may be

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Bank funding gap leaves first home buyers out in the cold

New Zealand Law News, NZ Press Releases / June 6, 2018

Bank funding gap leaves first home buyers out in the cold Young Kiwi families with high hopes of taking advantage of the loan-to-value ratios with low deposit for new builds – many with pre-approvals from their bank – are having their hopes dashed when they realise the bank will only finance the completed home, and

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NZ Law Society Responds to Sex Abuse Survey Criticism

New Zealand Law News, Press Releases / June 4, 2018

The heavy criticism levelled at the New Zealand Law Society’s response over its sexual abuse survey has resulted in a response from Law Society President Kathryn Beck. The statement issued today talks of the ‘unpleasant truths’ revealed by the survey and that the Society was shocked by the extent of the sexual harassment in the

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