Complaints filed against lawyer accused of intimidating women on LinkedIn

Saturday 9 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 9 Aug 2025, 5:52pm

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Multiple female lawyers have lodged complaints with the Law Society regarding James Gardner-Hopkins. The former senior partner is alleged to have used LinkedIn to intimidate women who opposed his return to the legal profession. Gardner-Hopkins was previously suspended following allegations of misconduct towards junior colleagues.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 9 Aug 2025, 2:00pm

   Complaints made to Law Society after James Gardner-Hopkins accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesSat 9 Aug 2025, 5:52pm

   Lawyer accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women (opens in new tab)