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New Zealand’s Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006: A new complaints framework
By: Filip Nikolic, Mathew Francis, Emily Whiteside and Alison Cupples Introduction On 9 July 2026, the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill received Royal Assent, introducing a series of targeted amendments to New Zealand’s Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (LCA). The changes are primarily designed to improve the efficiency of the complaints process and strengthen the regulation of conveyancing practitioners, alongside other minor technical tweaks. The headline amendment to the LCA ...
New $10 million environmental fines: What dairy farmers and SMEs need to know
By: Neil Beadle and Finlay Watson What has changed? New Zealand's Resource Management Act's new maximum fine of $10 million for corporate offenders has attracted significant attention.1 For large corporates, the message from New Zealand Parliament appears clear. What was once a $600,000 maximum fine has become $10 million. The intent is plainly to expose serious environmental offending to significantly greater penalties. But what does that mean for dairy farmers and ...
Get to know Lucille Stewart: Special Counsel in WK’s Adelaide office
We recently caught up with Lucille Stewart, Wotton Kearney’s newest Special Counsel in Adelaide, about her move to the firm, her South Australian insurance experience, and what she is looking forward to in her new role. The strategic appointment of Lucille as Special Counsel in WK’s General Liability group builds on the strength of the firm’s Adelaide team and reflects its continued investment in South Australia. With more than 20 ...