(1)
A person commits an offence who, not being a lawyer or an incorporated law firm,—
provides legal services in New Zealand; and
describes himself, herself, or itself as—
a lawyer; or
a law practitioner; or
a legal practitioner; or
a barrister; or
a solicitor; or
a barrister and solicitor; or
an attorney-at-law; or
counsel.
(2)
This section is subject to the exceptions set out in sections 25(2) and 27.