Tēnā koe With an increasing number of Asian parties in the courts, a significant number of cases, which appear to be ripe for settlement, do not settle. Every litigant has a right to have their case heard and their day in court. But are there barriers and misunderstandings that result in matters going to a…
The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ) invites you to join us for a special breakfast event in recognition of International Women’s Day 2025. Join us as we explore this year’s theme: “Redefining Success: Women Leading Change in Law and Business.” Moderated by TLANZ Vice-President Julie-Anne Kincade KC, our engaging panel of distinguished women business…
Chat, network, and make connections in a casual and relaxed atmosphere after work. This in-person gathering will be held at MinterEllisonRuddWatts in Auckland CBD This event is open to all Asian-identifying recent graduates, and early stage legal professionals (up to 7 years PQE). We can’t wait to see you there! Thank you to MinterEllisonRuddWatts for…
The Asian Women Lawyers Committee of New Zealand Asian Lawyers is excited to invite you to our first event of 2025 on Thursday 27th March, hosted by Simpson Grierson at Level 27, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD. This will be a fun, interactive event to meet, socialise and build relationships with fellow legal professionals and…
Photographs courtesy of the New Zealand Law Society
The inaugural NZ Asian Lawyers Awards were celebrated on Friday 1 November 2024 in the presence of the Attorney-General the Hon Judith Collins KC, Sir Anand Satyanand, Lady Satyanand, other distinguished guests and a capacity crowd of lawyers, friends and family. The Attorney-General presented the 2024 New Zealand Asian Lawyer of the Year Award to Tina…
We write on behalf of New Zealand Asian Lawyers (NZAL) in response to the Ministry’s proposal to improve jury trial timeliness. We respond below to the questions posed in the Ministry’s discussion paper issued in September 2024. Please see the full response on the attached document – 2024.10.29 NZAL – Timing of jury election response
With thanks to the College of Law, we invite you to join the New Zealand Young Asian Lawyers for a networking night at Huxley’s in Wellington. This event is open to Asian-identifying young lawyers and law students. It will be held in person at 34 Bowen Street, Pipitea, Wellington, New Zealand. Connect with legal professionals from various…
With thanks to Russell McVeagh, the New Zealand Asian Lawyers – Young Lawyers Committee hosted an insightful panel event on 3 October 2024, “From Courtrooms to Boardrooms” featuring three distinguished professionals which compromised of Anita Chung, Harshaa Prasad and Nathan Tse who shared their diverse experiences transitioning through different roles within the legal/ consulting industry.…
Message from the President: The Attorney General the Hon Judith Collins KC has kindly made time to spend from 5.15pm until 7pm with us on 1 November at the inaugural NZ Asian Lawyer Awards. Come and meet the Attorney General in person and find out the winners of the Asian Lawyer of the Year and…