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A full-service Auckland law firm.
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Whether your needs are personal or business-related, McVeagh Fleming provides expert guidance and representation. As a full-service law firm with a 100-year history in Auckland, we deliver legal services from three offices in the CBD, Albany, and Manukau.

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Ashley’s Law, coming into effect October 2025, will allow victims of family violence in NZ to obtain faster divorces from their abusers. By Vaishnavi Thayaparan
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Ashley’s Law: Overdue justice for victims of family violence

Ashley’s Law, coming into effect in October 2025, will allow victims of family violence in New Zealand to obtain faster divorces from their abusers. Named after Ashley Jones, whose case exposed serious flaws in the system, the law represents a major step toward protecting victims and reducing re-traumatisation.
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New law against pay secrecy. Parliament passed a new law that purports to promote pay transparency by protecting employees who discuss their own remuneration.
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New law against pay secrecy

On 20 August 2025, Parliament passed a new law that purports to promote pay transparency by protecting employees who discuss their own remuneration (which may or may not involve disclosing their own remuneration) or enquire into the remuneration of another employee, with the goal of helping detect and address pay inequities - particularly relating to gender, Māori, and Pasifika pay gaps. The new law is awaiting the Royal Assent now and will take effect thereafter.
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If your business employs migrant workers, stay compliant with employment law. A single breach, even if unintentional, can trigger formal enforcement: stand-down
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How employers can avoid the immigration stand-down list

If your business employs migrant workers, staying compliant with employment law is critical. A single breach, even if unintentional, can trigger formal enforcement action that places you on Immigration New Zealand’s public “stand-down list.” Once there, you lose the ability to hire or sponsor migrant workers for months or even years. For accredited employers, that can mean stalled recruitment, unfilled roles, and serious disruption to business operations.
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August 2025

Ashley’s Law: Overdue justice for victims of family violence

Ashley’s Law, coming into effect in October 2025, will allow victims of family violence in New Zealand to obtain faster divorces from their abusers. Named after Ashley Jones, whose case exposed serious flaws in the system, the law represents a major step toward protecting victims and reducing re-traumatisation.
See More
August 2025

New law against pay secrecy

On 20 August 2025, Parliament passed a new law that purports to promote pay transparency by protecting employees who discuss their own remuneration (which may or may not involve disclosing their own remuneration) or enquire into the remuneration of another employee, with the goal of helping detect and address pay inequities - particularly relating to gender, Māori, and Pasifika pay gaps. The new law is awaiting the Royal Assent now and will take effect thereafter.
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August 2025

How employers can avoid the immigration stand-down list

If your business employs migrant workers, staying compliant with employment law is critical. A single breach, even if unintentional, can trigger formal enforcement action that places you on Immigration New Zealand’s public “stand-down list.” Once there, you lose the ability to hire or sponsor migrant workers for months or even years. For accredited employers, that can mean stalled recruitment, unfilled roles, and serious disruption to business operations.
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August 2025

Outdated easements vs modern land use

For property developers, investors, and landowners in New Zealand, old easements or covenants can be more than just lines on a title - they can be roadblocks to progress. Recent court decisions under the Property Law Act 2007 are reshaping how and when these changes can be made, making it essential to understand the rules before you buy, build, or plan your next project.
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Important announcements

McVeagh Fleming celebrates the promotions of six talented lawyers

We are proud to announce the promotion of six talented lawyers at McVeagh Fleming. Their dedication, expertise, and contributions to both their clients and teams have earned them this well-deserved recognition.

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Named as one of the Leading Family & Relationship Property Law Firms in New Zealand

The Doyle’s Guide 2025 Rankings for Family & Relationship Property Law have been released, and we’re thrilled to share that McVeagh Fleming has been named as one of the Leading Family & Relationship Property Law Firms in New Zealand!

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Latest partner appointments

We are delighted to announce that two of our senior lawyers have been admitted as partners. Please join us in congratulating Fiona Faithfull and Michael Witt on this remarkable achievement.

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Congratulations to Alissa Bell being selected as one of the 2024 Elite Woman Lawyers

McVeagh Fleming partner and chair Alissa Bell, has been named in the 2024 list of NZ Lawyer Elite Women. The list honors exceptional female legal professionals for their significant contributions and impactful achievements over the past year.

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Important announcements

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McVeagh Fleming celebrates the promotions of six talented lawyers

We are proud to announce the promotion of six talented lawyers at McVeagh Fleming. Their dedication, expertise, and contributions to both their clients and teams have earned them this well-deserved recognition.

SEE MORE
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Named as one of the Leading Family & Relationship Property Law Firms in New Zealand

The Doyle’s Guide 2025 Rankings for Family & Relationship Property Law have been released, and we’re thrilled to share that McVeagh Fleming has been named as one of the Leading Family & Relationship Property Law Firms in New Zealand!

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Latest partner appointments

We are delighted to announce that two of our senior lawyers have been admitted as partners. Please join us in congratulating Fiona Faithfull and Michael Witt on this remarkable achievement.

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