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The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2014] NZLCDT 3 |
| Parties | Auckland Standards Committee v Hylan |
| Decided | 31 January 2014 |
| Immigration lawyer | Heval Hylan, The Hylans |
What the decision found
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal found a charge of misconduct proven against Heval Hylan: he certified a separation agreement knowing it was false, and knowing it was needed to support a visa application to Immigration New Zealand.
The published summary
“Decision on Liability (31 January 2014)”
The immigration lawyer in this decision
This decision concerns Heval Hylan, listed in this directory as an immigration lawyer at The Hylans. A historical finding is not a statement about current standing: the Law Society register shows whether Heval Hylan holds a current practising certificate.
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