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The Murky World of Migrant Exploitation
The media has recently carried a volley of stories about overseas workers being sold the promise of work in New Zealand, and the Work Visa to allow them to come and live here. After they arrive, they either find that the job does not exist, or they are dismissed after...
What is an immigration ‘hard-case’?
Here at Laurent Law we can assist with a wide range of different New Zealand Visa applications and appeals. We have a team of Lawyers with a diverse range of experience that can handle almost any type of Visa application, appeal or other immigration-related problem...
Getting To Know Us – Marinda du Toit
Tell us a little bit about yourself? I was born in South Africa and my husband and I immigrated to New Zealand as adults. I am a qualified lawyer in South Africa but decided early on to specialise in corporate operations. I like to be involved in the wheel turning...
Getting To Know Us – James Turner
James Turner is a Senior Solicitor at Laurent Law Barristers and Solicitors. This is his story. Tell us a little bit about yourself? I was born and have lived nearly all my life in Auckland. I went to Takapuna Grammar School, which is a large secondary school on the...
Getting To Know Us – Sahar Shamia
In our next profile edition, we feature Sahar Shamia. Our own stories have brought us to where we are today. This is Sahar's story. Tell us a little bit about yourself? I migrated to New Zealand with my family in 1996 when I was 10 years old. Initially, I found it...
Getting To Know Us – Simon Laurent (Principal)
Our story is our people. Without our unique compliment of team members, we would not be who we are. We each bring something different and inspiring to what we do. We are all about people. People who help people to get where they...