We have already received a number of high-quality nominations for the 2025 Awards but have you forgotten anyone that has made a stand out contribution to Asian Lawyers in New Zealand during the year? We feel that there are other lawyers whether in private practice or in-house who should be recognised and to allow…
The Disputes Tribunal is currently seeking expressions of interest for the role of Disputes Tribunal Referee in the Auckland region. The Disputes Tribunal is a division of the District Court. It hears a range of civil claims up to a value of $30,000.00. The jurisdiction is expected to rise to $60,000.00 upon the enactment of…
Asian Women Lawyers Subcommittee of New Zealand Asian Lawyers warmly invites you to an exciting evening of conversation, connection, and celebration of leadership, on Thursday, 9 October 2025 at 5:30pm, hosted by Simpson Grierson, Level 27, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD. Join us for a panel discussion featuring three pioneering Asian women leaders in the…
NZ Asian Lawyers and the NZ Law Society have partnered to hold the second NZ Asian Lawyers Awards, to be presented by former Governor General and distinguished judge and lawyer Sir Anand Satyanand, who will also be speaking at the event. Meredith Connell (MC) are hosting this year’s event at their Auckland offices located…
NZ Asian Lawyers Conference: Mediating Between and With Asian Parties in Dispute Following the conference on “Considering possible settlement: Asian parties in court”, on 19 May 2025, this second conference on “Mediating Between and With Asian Parties in Dispute” tackled the practical obstacles to Asian parties settling when it is in their best interest to…
New Zealand Asian Lawyers Inc. held its 2025 annual meeting online last Wednesday, led by Takeshi Ito, secretary to NZAL. The president and deputy president outlined what had been achieved over the last year. We thank all of our members who took time to attend the meeting and take part in the discussion. All…
On Thursday 10 July, New Zealand Young Asian Lawyers community came together for a vibrant evening of connection and celebration at Flamingo Joe’s Bar & Eatery, proudly sponsored by the College of Law. The event welcomed young legal professionals from across the city for a relaxed night of networking, delicious food, and engaging conversations. Whether…
Event Reminder: Mediating Between and With Asian Parties in Dispute- Register Now Join us for the “Mediating between and with Asian parties in dispute ” happening on Thursday, 14 August 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chapman Tripp, Auckland Central. This free event (1.5 CPD hours) is for lawyers who advise Asian parties,…
For all those who have been in touch wanting the key points and overheads from the NZ Asian Lawyers first conference this year on “Considering possible settlement: Asian Parties in the Court, the New Zealand Law Journal has just published my article on that Conference [2025] NZLJ 149(1) including contributions by many of the speakers…
Following the conference on “Considering possible settlement: Asian parties in court”, on 19 May 2025, this second conference on “Mediating Between and With Asian Parties in Dispute” will tackle the practical obstacles to Asian parties settling when it is in their best interest to do so, by: Remedying any information gap about ADR option(s) or…