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Simon Laurent
Immigration lawyer
- Admitted in 1996
- 30 years
- Published IPT appeals
- 90
- Appeals allowed, where decided
- 53 of 85
- Role
- Principal
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About this immigration lawyer
Simon Laurent practises immigration law at Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors in Auckland (Principal), and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1996. Published Immigration and Protection Tribunal decisions name them as counsel in 90 appeals.
- Role
- Principal
- Firm
- Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors
- Admitted
- 7 June 1996
- Years since admission
- 30
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Regulator
- New Zealand Law Society
- Practice breadth
- Immigration law only
Directory context
Where Simon Laurent sits among the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory. Every figure is counted from the directory's own list; none is editorial.
- Admitted in 1996, alongside 2 other immigration lawyers in this directory admitted that year. About 80% of the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory with a known admission date were admitted more recently.
- One of 51 immigration lawyers in this directory based in Auckland.
- Practises alongside 2 other immigration lawyers in this directory at Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors.
- Practises immigration law only, as 47 of the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory do.
Immigration and Protection Tribunal record
90 published appealsAllowed 53Other 5Dismissed 32
| Appeal type | Outcomes | Published | Allowed share | All appellants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugee & protection | 34 | Allowed 44% of 32 | All appellants 21% | |
| Residence: skilled migrant | 27 | Allowed 77% of 26 | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: partnership | 7 | Allowed 83% of 6 | All appellants 54% | |
| Deportation: non-resident | 7 | Allowed 57% of 7 | All appellants 37% | |
| Residence: sibling & adult child | 6 | Allowed 67% of 6 | All appellants 46% | |
| Deportation: resident | 4 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 35% | |
| Residence: business investor | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: parent | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 38% | |
| Residence: special policies | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 68% | |
| Residence: from work & Green List | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 60% | |
| Residence: dependent child | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 57% | |
| All types | 53 allowed, 32 dismissed, 5 other | 90 | Allowed 62% of 85 |
A percentage shows only where 5 or more appeals were decided. An appeal outcome says as much about the case and which cases are taken on as about the representation.
Appeals by type
90 published appealsAllowed 53Other 5Dismissed 32
| Appeal type | Outcomes | Published | Allowed share | All appellants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugee & protection | 34 | Allowed 44% of 32 | All appellants 21% | |
| Residence: skilled migrant | 27 | Allowed 77% of 26 | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: partnership | 7 | Allowed 83% of 6 | All appellants 54% | |
| Deportation: non-resident | 7 | Allowed 57% of 7 | All appellants 37% | |
| Residence: sibling & adult child | 6 | Allowed 67% of 6 | All appellants 46% | |
| Deportation: resident | 4 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 35% | |
| Residence: business investor | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: parent | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 38% | |
| Residence: special policies | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 68% | |
| Residence: from work & Green List | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 60% | |
| Residence: dependent child | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 57% | |
| All types | 53 allowed, 32 dismissed, 5 other | 90 | Allowed 62% of 85 |
Allowed share is allowed appeals out of those decided either way, shown only at 5 or more decided. All appellants is the same share across every published decision of that type. See appeal success rates in New Zealand.
Published decisions
Newest first| Decision | Appeal type | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| [2026] NZIPT 207331eResidence: partnership, January 2026 | Residence: partnership | 15 January 2026 | Allowed |
| [2024] NZIPT 206857eResidence: partnership, May 2024 | Residence: partnership | 22 May 2024 | Allowed |
| [2024] NZIPT 600748Deportation: resident, May 2024 | Deportation: resident | 9 May 2024 | Allowed |
| [2024] NZIPT 506173Deportation: non-resident, March 2024 | Deportation: non-resident | 28 March 2024 | Allowed |
| [2024] NZIPT 206787fResidence: partnership, January 2024 | Residence: partnership | 23 January 2024 | Referred to Minister |
| [2022] NZIPT 505583Deportation: non-resident, July 2022 | Deportation: non-resident | 8 July 2022 | Allowed |
| [2022] NZIPT 600569Deportation: resident, June 2022 | Deportation: resident | 21 June 2022 | No jurisdiction |
| [2022] NZIPT 600686Deportation: resident, April 2022 | Deportation: resident | 28 April 2022 | Allowed |
| [2020] NZIPT 205848eResidence: skilled migrant, December 2020 | Residence: skilled migrant | 16 December 2020 | Allowed |
| [2020] NZIPT 801686Refugee & protection, August 2020 | Refugee & protection | 17 August 2020 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2019] NZIPT 504521Deportation: non-resident, August 2019 | Deportation: non-resident | 13 August 2019 | Allowed |
| [2019] NZIPT 205209eResidence: business investor, March 2019 | Residence: business investor | 1 March 2019 | Allowed |
| [2019] NZIPT 205265Residence: skilled migrant, February 2019 | Residence: skilled migrant | 1 February 2019 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2019] NZIPT 205112aResidence: skilled migrant, January 2019 | Residence: skilled migrant | 11 January 2019 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2017] NZIPT 204175eResidence: skilled migrant, December 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 19 December 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204254eResidence: skilled migrant, December 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 19 December 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204174eResidence: skilled migrant, December 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 15 December 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204151eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 30 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204172eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 30 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204102eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 28 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204120eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 27 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204136eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 27 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204099eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 24 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204119eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 24 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204103eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 9 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204115eResidence: skilled migrant, November 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 1 November 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204100eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 31 October 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204101eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 31 October 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204117eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 31 October 2017 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 203768aResidence: parent, April 2017 | Residence: parent | 21 April 2017 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2016] NZIPT 203235eResidence: special policies, August 2016 | Residence: special policies | 26 August 2016 | Allowed |
| [2016] NZIPT 203007dResidence: from work & Green List, April 2016 | Residence: from work & Green List | 18 April 2016 | Allowed — returned to INZ |
| [2015] NZIPT 600159Deportation: resident, November 2015 | Deportation: resident | 12 November 2015 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2015] NZIPT 202874eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2015 | Residence: skilled migrant | 1 October 2015 | Allowed |
| [2015] NZIPT 202214aResidence: partnership, February 2015 | Residence: partnership | 24 February 2015 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2014] NZIPT 201257aResidence: skilled migrant, August 2014 | Residence: skilled migrant | 21 August 2014 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2014] NZIPT 500917Deportation: non-resident, June 2014 | Deportation: non-resident | 17 June 2014 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2014] NZIPT 201930aResidence: skilled migrant, February 2014 | Residence: skilled migrant | 27 February 2014 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2014] NZIPT 201417fResidence: skilled migrant, January 2014 | Residence: skilled migrant | 28 January 2014 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2014] NZIPT 201022aResidence: sibling & adult child, January 2014 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 10 January 2014 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 201181aResidence: sibling & adult child, October 2013 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 18 October 2013 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 201803aResidence: skilled migrant, October 2013 | Residence: skilled migrant | 15 October 2013 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 201713fResidence: sibling & adult child, July 2013 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 31 July 2013 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2013] NZIPT 201091aResidence: skilled migrant, June 2013 | Residence: skilled migrant | 11 June 2013 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 501389Deportation: non-resident, May 2013 | Deportation: non-resident | 30 May 2013 | Allowed |
| [2013] NZIPT 800305Refugee & protection, May 2013 | Refugee & protection | 1 May 2013 | Mixed |
| [2013] NZIPT 800268Refugee & protection, April 2013 | Refugee & protection | 29 April 2013 | Mixed |
| [2013] NZIPT 200869eResidence: skilled migrant, April 2013 | Residence: skilled migrant | 9 April 2013 | Allowed |
| [2013] NZIPT 200860eResidence: sibling & adult child, March 2013 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 26 March 2013 | Allowed |
| [2013] NZIPT 200814eResidence: dependent child, January 2013 | Residence: dependent child | 25 January 2013 | Allowed |
| [2012] NZIPT 201035eResidence: skilled migrant, December 2012 | Residence: skilled migrant | 3 December 2012 | Allowed |
| [2012] NZIPT 500939Deportation: non-resident, September 2012 | Deportation: non-resident | 27 September 2012 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2012] NZIPT 200678eResidence: partnership, September 2012 | Residence: partnership | 21 September 2012 | Allowed |
| [2012] NZIPT 200672dResidence: sibling & adult child, September 2012 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 10 September 2012 | Allowed — returned to INZ |
| [2011] NZIPT 200830Residence: skilled migrant, November 2011 | Residence: skilled migrant | 30 November 2011 | No jurisdiction |
| [2011] NZIPT 500218Deportation: non-resident, October 2011 | Deportation: non-resident | 6 October 2011 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2011] NZIPT 200216fResidence: partnership, September 2011 | Residence: partnership | 28 September 2011 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2011] NZIPT 800057Refugee & protection, June 2011 | Refugee & protection | 24 June 2011 | Allowed |
| [2011] NZIPT 200233fResidence: sibling & adult child, May 2011 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 19 May 2011 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2011] NZIPT 200113eResidence: partnership, February 2011 | Residence: partnership | 25 February 2011 | Allowed |
| [2008] NZIPT 76273Refugee & protection, September 2008 | Refugee & protection | 4 September 2008 | Allowed |
| [2008] NZIPT 76094Refugee & protection, June 2008 | Refugee & protection | 30 June 2008 | Allowed |
| [2006] NZIPT 75478Refugee & protection, July 2006 | Refugee & protection | 25 July 2006 | Allowed |
| [2006] NZIPT 75292Refugee & protection, April 2006 | Refugee & protection | 13 April 2006 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2005] NZIPT 74321Refugee & protection, December 2005 | Refugee & protection | 19 December 2005 | Allowed |
| [2005] NZIPT 74311Refugee & protection, November 2005 | Refugee & protection | 18 November 2005 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2005] NZIPT 75496Refugee & protection, October 2005 | Refugee & protection | 14 October 2005 | Allowed |
| [2005] NZIPT 75516Refugee & protection, July 2005 | Refugee & protection | 8 July 2005 | Allowed |
| [2005] NZIPT 75062Refugee & protection, March 2005 | Refugee & protection | 10 March 2005 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2004] NZIPT 75023Refugee & protection, December 2004 | Refugee & protection | 20 December 2004 | Allowed |
| [2004] NZIPT 74704Refugee & protection, October 2004 | Refugee & protection | 19 October 2004 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2004] NZIPT 73686Refugee & protection, September 2004 | Refugee & protection | 2 September 2004 | Allowed |
| [2004] NZIPT 73646Refugee & protection, July 2004 | Refugee & protection | 23 July 2004 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2004] NZIPT 74838Refugee & protection, July 2004 | Refugee & protection | 14 July 2004 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2001] NZIPT 72539Refugee & protection, September 2001 | Refugee & protection | 13 September 2001 | Allowed |
| [2001] NZIPT 71884Refugee & protection, June 2001 | Refugee & protection | 7 June 2001 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2001] NZIPT 70694Refugee & protection, May 2001 | Refugee & protection | 28 May 2001 | Allowed |
| [2000] NZIPT 71765Refugee & protection, November 2000 | Refugee & protection | 30 November 2000 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2000] NZIPT 71764Refugee & protection, November 2000 | Refugee & protection | 16 November 2000 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2000] NZIPT 72380Refugee & protection, November 2000 | Refugee & protection | 3 November 2000 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2000] NZIPT 71238Refugee & protection, September 2000 | Refugee & protection | 21 September 2000 | Allowed |
| [2000] NZIPT 71637Refugee & protection, June 2000 | Refugee & protection | 23 June 2000 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2000] NZIPT 71622Refugee & protection, January 2000 | Refugee & protection | 29 January 2000 | Dismissed/declined |
| [1999] NZIPT 71649Refugee & protection, December 1999 | Refugee & protection | 16 December 1999 | Allowed |
| [1999] NZIPT 71365Refugee & protection, October 1999 | Refugee & protection | 29 October 1999 | Dismissed/declined |
| [1999] NZIPT 71404Refugee & protection, October 1999 | Refugee & protection | 29 October 1999 | Dismissed/declined |
| [1999] NZIPT 71346Refugee & protection, October 1999 | Refugee & protection | 28 October 1999 | Allowed |
| [1998] NZIPT 70658Refugee & protection, March 1998 | Refugee & protection | 26 March 1998 | Dismissed/declined |
| [1998] NZIPT 70603Refugee & protection, February 1998 | Refugee & protection | 5 February 1998 | Dismissed/declined |
| [1997] NZIPT 70641Refugee & protection, December 1997 | Refugee & protection | 18 December 1997 | Dismissed/declined |
Showing 20 of 90 decisions
Decisions name the representative by initial and surname only, so a decision is listed only where that name points to this immigration lawyer with certainty; this record may be incomplete.
Published disciplinary findings
No published findings of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal, the Legal Complaints Review Officer or a Law Society standards committee were matched to Simon Laurent. The Law Society register shows whether Simon Laurent holds a current practising certificate. If a finding is missing, .
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Frequently asked questions
Simon Laurent practises immigration law at Laurent Law Barristers & Solicitors in Auckland, where this directory lists their role as Principal.
This directory records Simon Laurent as admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1996.
The firm's own profile describes Simon Laurent as practising immigration law exclusively.
Published Immigration and Protection Tribunal decisions name Simon Laurent as counsel in 90 appeals.
No matched published decisions. No published findings of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal, the Legal Complaints Review Officer or a Law Society standards committee were matched to Simon Laurent. The Law Society register shows whether Simon Laurent holds a current practising certificate.
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