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In New Zealand, most lawyers are barristers and solicitors although some act as barristers alone and some act as solicitors alone.

 

A Queen's Counsel is a senior barrister.

 

In England, and in Australia, there is a complete separation of the two functions. A barrister does not act as a solicitor, and a solicitor does not act as a barrister.

 

A barrister goes in to Court and advises on all matters relating to Court work.

 

However, a solicitor in England and in Australia can appear in most Courts but not in the High Courts or the more superior Courts.

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