Convicted lawyer Richard Hill struck off Hill had taken client funds from the partnership. Victoria Young Tue, 19 Dec 2017 law societyLaw & CourtsRichard HillKathryn BeckNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal
Former struck-off lawyer charged with property loan fraud Charges serve as a warning to both banks and property owners, SFO says. NBR Contributor Tue, 26 Apr 2016 Serious Fraud Officeedward errol johnstonNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary TribunalLaw & CourtsSFO
Premium Leading lawyer's censure upheld John Eichelbaum was engaged to act in litigation but relations between himself and an unnamed client deteriorated. NBR Contributor Mon, 07 Dec 2015 john EichelbaumLaw & CourtsNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary TribunalFeltex
Premium Leading lawyer censured A high-profile lawyer has been censured for making “offensive and scurrilous remarks” about an unnamed client he no longer represents. NBR Contributor Wed, 21 Oct 2015 Feltexjohn Eichelbaumtony gaviganLaw & CourtsNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary TribunalClass action
Former National candidate and lawyer struck off for misusing $600,000 Ken Yee took more than $500,000 in unauthorised loans, which have been repaid, but still owes $95,000 in fees diverted to his own companies. NBR Contributor Tue, 30 Jun 2015 law societyLaw & CourtsNational partyNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal
Police prosecutor struck off roll of barristers and solicitors The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has struck Timothy John Russell Sarah off the roll of barristers and solicitors. NBR Contributor Wed, 16 Apr 2014 Court of AppealAuckland District CourtChris MooreNew Zealand Law SocietyNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal
Auckland barrister suspended by tribunal, admits to negligence The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended Auckland barrister Mohammed Faiyam Khan from practising for three months beginning Tuesday, March 25. NBR Contributor Thu, 20 Mar 2014 lawyersNew Zealand Law SocietyNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary TribunalMohammed Faiyam Khan
Auckland lawyer struck off for overcharging Auckland lawyer Eion Castles has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors for overcharging clients. NBR Contributor Mon, 17 Feb 2014 nz law societyBusinessDeskNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary TribunalEion Castles
Premium Busy week for lawyers behaving badly It’s been a busy week for lawyers who behave badly. NBR Contributor Wed, 13 Nov 2013 evgeny orlovNew Zealand Law SocietyGary Edward SawyerErrol ParsonsNew Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal