Rupert Ward, BA(Hons) LLB , Barrister
Immigration
- NZ residence applications
- Deportation appeals and reviews
- Working visas
- Employment
- Business & investment
Civil Litigation
- Commercial and contract disputes
- Employment Law
- Personal grievance
- Dispute resolution
- Insolvency
Family Justice
- Relationship property disputes
- Family business conflict resolution
- General family disputes
- Family law ( legal aid where mental health issues present)
Traffic & Criminal
Rupert Ward is a practising Barrister working primarily in the areas of Immigration, Criminal, Employment law, Relationship Property and Civil Litigation.
Rupert’s area of practice rest heavily in areas where his assistance can make a difference for individuals. Rupert has always taken a particular interest in the protection of client rights and it has governed his entire career. With well over 25 years involvement in New Zealand immigration he has seen many changes come and go. Rupert is authorised by the New Zealand Law Society to take instructions direct from clients where appropriate. Rupert is a member of the Bar Association of Queensland and is a practicing Barrister in Queensland, Australia ( By instruction only)*
Areas of legal practice
- New Zealand Immigration
- Criminal defence
- Employment law
- Traffic
- Civil matters
- Relationship Property
- Family Law
- Insolvency and Debt Recovery
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Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws at Canterbury University in 1987
- BA (Honours) in Diplomacy and International Relations at Canterbury University (2003)
- Barrister and Solicitor of High court of New Zealand 1988 to present (practising as a Barrister Sole from 2006)
- Barrister Supreme Court of Queensland 2001 – present
- Member Criminal Bar Association
- Approved by Ministry of Justice as Legal aid provider Criminal law, Civil Litigation(including Employment and some Immigration related matters), Family law and Mental Health
- Bar Association of Queensland, Australia 2022
*Liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.
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