Wellington lawyer suspended for two years after office theft
Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Justice, Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal
Chris Tennet has been suspended from practicing law for nearly two years. The disciplinary action follows the theft of over $330,000 from the Ministry of Justice legal aid scheme by a convicted criminal employed at Tennet's firm.