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Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Restrictions on provision of legal services and conveyancing services - Legal services

21: Provision of legal services

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"Only lawyers and law firms can give legal help in New Zealand"

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You cannot provide legal services in New Zealand if you are not a lawyer or an incorporated law firm. You also cannot call yourself a lawyer or other legal titles if you are not qualified. This rule does not apply in certain situations outlined in sections 25(2) and 27.

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21Provision of legal services

  1. A person commits an offence who, not being a lawyer or an incorporated law firm,—

  2. provides legal services in New Zealand; and
    1. describes himself, herself, or itself as—
      1. a lawyer; or
        1. a law practitioner; or
          1. a legal practitioner; or
            1. a barrister; or
              1. a solicitor; or
                1. a barrister and solicitor; or
                  1. an attorney-at-law; or
                    1. counsel.

                    2. This section is subject to the exceptions set out in sections 25(2) and 27.