On 30 July 2025, the Budapest Convention and Related Matters Legislation Amendment Act 2025 received Royal Assent, with most of the amendments coming into force on 1 October 2025. The amendments align New Zealand law with…
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How Westlaw Supports Community Law Centres in Achieving ‘Legal Access for All’
Community Law Centres Aotearoa – A Beacon of Justice Community Law Centres Aotearoa (CLCA) stands as a vital network across New Zealand, dedicated to ensuring access to justice for everyone. With 24 centres reaching over 120…
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The Expert’s Edge: Current Criminal Law insights from our leading editors
As the legal landscape evolves at unprecedented speed, staying ahead has never been more vital for lawyers and their clients. In our latest installment of the Expert’s Edge, we speak…
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How can AI help professionals attain their goals?
AI in law firms, tax firms, government and corporate departments is reshaping how professionals achieve their goals.
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Professionals want AI to produce work – APAC report
Thomson Reuters’ Future of Professionals Report – Asia & Emerging Markets Edition found 70% of corporate professionals in SEA want AI to help with work.
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Fit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession
The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) states that to be an admitted lawyer, a person must be a “fit and proper” person. But what does this mean in practice?
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Money Laundering by Gambling: Regulatory Gap or Green Light?
News of Barangaroo Crown Casino’s alleged non-compliance with AML/CTF laws late last year raises the perennial question of how to best regulate the gambling industry.
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New Zealand’s Central Bank Takes on First Major Money Laundering Investigations
The AML supervisor for banks is investigating TSB Bank and another institution for failures in their risk assessments and compliance programmes.
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New Zealand’s 2020 Privacy Act Lifts Compliance Standard in Region
Whether you are a business operating exclusively in New Zealand, or an Australian business with a presence in New Zealand, the new Privacy Act 2020 will have an impact.
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Ownership Versus Control: When Anti-Money Laundering Programs Miss the Point
AML/CTF programs should be developed to ensure they consider the criminal activities of individuals who control the money, not just own it.
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