Legal Industry News
New Zealand Law Society launches major AI research project
When a lawyer asked a New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa librarian to track down a case cited by an AI tool - and it didn’t exist - it became clear just how urgently the profession needs guidance. Artificial intelligence is already in many of New Zealand’s legal offices, but many practitioners are still figuring...
Meet the incoming Managing Director for LexisNexis Asia & Pacific
After more than a decade with LexisNexis, Katy Fixter is stepping into one of the most promising growth markets in LexisNexis – leading the company’s Asia Pacific operations as managing director. The move brings her full circle, back to a position deeply connected to the legal profession that she first entered as a commercial...
Entering a new era of legal technology in 2025
New Zealand’s legal industry is at an exciting juncture, with new technology reshaping how lawyers conduct their day-to-day work. LexisNexis New Zealand is at the forefront of this transformation, spearheading advancements in AI and content delivery – and with exciting new offerings on the way, 2025 promises to be a standout...
Challenges and Opportunities in the New Zealand Court System: The Summary of the Keynote by Chief Justice of New Zealand Dame Helen Winkelmann*
Introduction At a recent breakfast event in Wellington sponsored by LexisNexis and hosted by The Law Association, Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann, a respected jurist with a wealth of experience, recently addressed the Law Association members in a compelling speech. Her reflections shed light on critical issues facing...
NZ Law Journal reflects on fast-approaching centenary
General Editor of the leading industry publication shares her thoughts on its 100-year journey Picture this: the year is 1925, you are a practicing lawyer, and in a moment of spare time you pick up a copy of Butterworths Fortnightly Notes. It contains some brief notes on recent case law, typed on a page of faded brown...
Reflecting on a whirlwind year – what’s next?
It’s been a whirlwind year for New Zealand’s legal industry, and we can expect some major developments going into 2024. From the rise of generative AI to significant changes proposed by a new National-ACT-NZ First government, the legal community will have plenty to keep its eye on. At a time like this, having trusted...
LexisNexis NZ welcomes new GM with a vision for customer-centric focus and commitment
This article was produced in partnership with LexisNexis . Jacqueline So of NZ Lawyer sat down with incoming LexisNexis NZ General Manager Aya Riola to talk about his vision for continued customer centricity and what “PACE” embodies when it comes to building the right cultural foundation within the team. LexisNexis...
What’s in store for the Legal Services Industry now?
This is the big question that keeps me up at night, since answering this informs the products and services that LexisNexis should develop. We attempted to tackle an answer to this question several years ago, and initially identified three mega trends that have / will impact the Legal Services industry: Since then, we’ve...