Michael Kan
New ZealandlawyerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Kan is a defense lawyer representing Pei-Tung Lee in a recent blackmail case in New Zealand. He argued for a lenient sentence for Lee, highlighting his previously spotless record and low risk of re-offending, while acknowledging the harm caused to the victims and the traumatic impact of the situation on Lee.
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Zhu’s lawyer Michael Kan said there was no solid evidence to prove his previous offending.
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New Zealand· 2026-09-17
In his decision, adjudicator Michael Kan found that regardless of whether the structure was described as a shed, a cabin, or a tiny house, the key question was whether the structure constituted 'residential premises' under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Tribunal tosses Taiwanese Hwa Hsia Society rent claim over storage shedThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-07
New Zealand· 2026-02-07
Defence lawyer Michael Kan acknowledged his client caused harm to the couple.
Auckland blackmail plot: Hamilton man Pei-Tung Lee jailed for revenge campaign against wife’s loverThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-25
New Zealand· 2025-07-25
