In the matter of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal:

Pursuant to section 256 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (“Act”), notice is hereby given that on 29 September 2023, the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal ordered, pursuant to section 242(1)(e) and 244 of the Act, that Umar Abdul Kuddus be suspended from practice as a barrister or solicitor for six weeks commencing 30 October 2023.

Dated at Auckland this 5th day of December 2023.

Dr J. G. ADAMS, Deputy Chairperson.