Stephen Franks
New ZealandlawyerMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Stephen Franks is a prominent lawyer based in Wellington, New Zealand, known for his work in legal advocacy and public policy. He recently made headlines for defending a letter sent by his law firm, which warned gender care providers about potential legal repercussions, a move that has sparked significant debate and criticism regarding the implications for practitioners in the field of gender-affirming care.
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Stephen Franks pushes law change to curb activism in professional bodies.
Wellington lawyer Stephen Franks pushes law change to curb activism in professional bodiesNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
Stephen Franks sent a letter warning of possible legal action against providers of gender-affirming care to trans youth.
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has been the victim of a moral panic - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
Franks acted as a spokesman for the trust and commented on the billboards.
Billboards attacking Green MPs Chlöe Swarbrick and Tamatha Paul appear in Auckland, WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-04-07
Stephen Franks commented on shareholder disquiet regarding NZME's management decisions.
Media Insider: The battle for NZME’s boardroom - who is Jim Grenon and what are his plans for NZ Herald/Newstalk ZB owner?; Who’s in line for TVNZ top news roleNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Stephen Franks is involved in defending a letter warning gender care providers.
Wellington law firm defends letter warning gender care providersNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
