The New Zealand Lawyers' Society is an informal body which was established in March 1993 to promote the interests of New Zealand law and lawyers in England. We have a membership of approximately 300-400, comprising solicitors, barristers, academics, corporate, banking and business lawyers, and students. The Lawtalk report of our inaugural meeting gives more background as to the formation of the Society.

The Society usually holds 4 functions a year, at which a prominent New Zealand lawyer speaks on a topical subject. Our last function featured a talk by visiting New Zealand Court of Appeal judge Justice Grant Hammond.  We are always on the look out for potential speakers, so please contact the society if you become aware of a visit by someone whose views would be of interest to our members.

In addition to holding functions for its members the Society tries to assist New Zealand lawyers to find employment, helps English lawyers who are inquiring about emigrating to New Zealand and fields a significant number of enquiries by English people about legal problems they have in New Zealand, and for its members. This site provides information and guidance in relation to most of the foregoing areas. If you are a New Zealand lawyer in the UK, or if you are contemplating coming to the UK, we hope you find this site useful, and look forward to your joining the Society and coming to our functions.

If you would like to get in touch, just send us an email or complete this form.