New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

16 Incorporated law firms to advise Law Society of certain matters

• (1) An incorporated law firm must, immediately after it is formed, advise the Law Society of—

  • (a) its name; and

  • (b) the names of its directors and shareholders.

  (2) Thereafter, the incorporated law firm must advise the Law Society, as soon as practicable, of every change to—

  • (a) its name; and

  • (b) its directors and shareholders.

  (3) If asked by the Law Society to provide further information about its structure, directors, or shareholders, an incorporated law firm must promptly provide the information to the Law Society.

  (4) However, subclause (3) applies only if the information is required by the Law Society in order for it to carry out its regulatory functions.