• Commercial and Insurance Litigation Update

Presented by Stephanie Corban, Special Counsel, Hesketh Henry

• Employment Law Disputes

Presented by Simon Greening, Director, Watermark Employment Law

• Estates Litigation: Common Pitfalls

Presented by Richard Broad, Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson

• Relationship Property Disputes and Issues

Presented by Catharina Chung, Associate – Family Law Specialist, Tompkins Wake

• Commercial and Insurance Litigation Update

Presented by Stephanie Corban, Special Counsel, Hesketh Henry

• Employment Law Disputes

Presented by Simon Greening, Director, Watermark Employment Law

• Privacy, Confidentiality and Data Protection/Breach

Presented by Phil Taylor, Partner, and Tabs Rauf, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake

• AML/CFT Update

Presented by Charlotte Beale, Senior Associate, Russ + Associates

• Credit Enforcement Update

Presented by Ben Upton, Partner, Simpson Grierson

• Insolvency Law Update: 10 Things to Have on Your Radar

Presented by Lynne Van, Partner, Anthony Harper

• Potential Challenges to a Valid Will: The Key Principles and Recent Case Updates

Presented by Sally Morris, Partner and Andrew Morris, Senior Associate, Morris Legal

• Managing High Conflict Personalities in Family Disputes

Presented by Johanna Robertson, Barrister and Mediator

• Calculating Economic Loss and Damages

Presented by Shane Hussey, Director and Principal, Hussey & Co Chartered Accountants

• Employment Disputes: Update on Recent Developments and Cases

Presented by Jo Douglas, Partner, Douglas Erickso

• Professional Responsibility: Hot Topics and Old Favourites

Presented by Paul Collins, Barrister, Shortland Chambers; Contributing Author, Professional Responsibility in New Zealand, LexisNexis; Consulting Editor, The Laws of New Zealand: Lawyers and Conveyancers.

• Legal Technology and Creating Greater Internal Efficiencies

Presented by Gene Turner, Managing Director, LawHawk and Paul Proctor, Business Development Manager, Experieco Ltd

• Advising on Commercial Contracts: From Design to Execution

Presented by Sarah Gibbs, Senior Associate, Hesketh Henry

• Recent Case Law: Relationship Property

Presented by Sharon Chandra, Partner, Turner Hopkins

• Estates Litigation: Critical Updates

Presented by Calina Tataru, Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson

• Statutory interpretation: Purpose, Context and Structure

Presented by Chris Browne, Partner, Wilson Harle

• Access to Government Information: Practical Tips

Presented by Duncan Ballinger, Barrister, Stout Street Chambers

• Judicial Review: Recent Cases, Developments, and their Implications

Presented by Matthew Smith, Barrister, Thorndon Chambers 

• What All Government Lawyers Need to Know about Preparing Witnesses to Give Evidence

Presented by Nikki Pender, Barrister and Director of Legal Empowerment Ltd

• An Update on the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse and the Current Legal Landscape

Presented by Amanda Hill, Partner, Cooper Legal

• Navigating Climate and ESG Reporting in New Zealand: Mandatory and Voluntary Disclosure Regimes, and the Trickle-Down Effect Coming Your Way

• Strategies for Effective Review and Drafting of Contracts

Presented by Mark Allen, Senior Associate, Anthony Harper

• Smart Contracts: Addressing Risks and Practical Strategies

Presented by James Cochrane, Partner, Lane Neave; Best Lawyers Most Influential Lawyers New Zealand 2023, Doyle’s Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyer New Zealand 2022

• Terminating the Contract and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Presented by Harriet Quinlan, Senior Associate, Anthony Harper, and Jason Goodall KC, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

• Strategies for Effective Review and Drafting of Contracts

Presented by Mark Allen, Senior Associate, Anthony Harper

• Smart Contracts: Addressing Risks and Practical Strategies

• Climate and the Legal Practice

Presented by Hannah Bain, Special Counsel, Russell McVeagh

• Climate-Related Disclosures

Presented by Mark Baker-Jones, Climate Adviser, Te Whakahaere Āhuarangi Ltd

• Leveraging Climate-Related Legal Tools for Sustainability

Presented by Joanna Lim, Special Counsel, Simpson Grierson

• What Practitioners Must Know About Class Actions & Litigation Funding

Presented by Dan Parker, Barrister, Capital Chambers

• Data Breaches and Class Actions in NZ

Presented by Stuart Dalzell, Partner, Parker & Associates

• Contract Law in the Cases: The Year in Review

Presented by Colin Hunter, Associate, Hesketh Henry

• Indemnities: Legal Principles and Drafting Issues

Presented by John Steadman, General Manager – Procurement, Spark NZ

• Contractual Disputes

Presented by Jo-Anne Knight, Partner, and Christine Gordon, Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson

• Understanding the Current Legal Landscape: How Claims are Progressed in New Zealand

Presented by Amanda Hill, Partner, Cooper Legal

• How to Negotiate Settlements in your Favour by Boosting your Skills for the Negotiation Table

Presented by Paul Sills, Barrister and Mediator

• Successful Tenders and Related Processes

Presented by John Steadman, Senior Commercial Legal Partner, Chorus

• Drafting Force Majeure Clauses

Presented by Amy Ryburn, Partner, Buddle Findlay

• Drafting Effective Liability, Indemnity and Warranty Clauses

Presented by John Steadman, Senior Commercial Legal Partner, Chorus NZ Limited

• Certainty and Waiver: Key Areas for Drafters to Consider

Presented by Tim Herbert, Barrister, High St Chambers

• Strategic Insights and Techniques in Criminal Advocacy

Presented by Lynne Mathieson, Barrister, Gold Legal

• A Roundup of Significant Decisions from 2023

Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Professional Responsibility in Criminal Law Practice

• A Roundup of Significant Decisions from 2023

Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Professional Responsibility in Criminal Law Practice

• The Role of the Youth Advocate

Presented by John Sandston, Barrister, LLB (Hons), Resolution Chambers

•  Unlawful Arrests of Children and Young Persons

Presented by Sacha Norrie, Barrister, 4 Vulcan, Barristers

•  CPMIP Issues for Youth/Child Offenders

• A View from the Bench

Presented by Principal Youth Court Judge Ida Malosi

• Entry into the Youth Court

Presented by Gary Earley, Barrister

• Update on Section 322 Delay Applications

Presented by Sarah Mandeno, Barrister/Youth Advocate

• Ellis v R: The Potential Reach of the Supreme Court Decisions

Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003: A Practical Overview

Presented by Todd Simmonds, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Ellis v R: The Potential Reach of the Supreme Court Decisions

Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003: A Practical Overview

Presented by Todd Simmonds, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Dealing with Difficult and Hostile Witnesses

Presented by David Stevens, Barrister, Verus Chambers

• Litigation Skills in Judge Alone Trials

Presented by Oliver Troon, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers

• Section 27: Case Law Update and Practical Tips

Presented by Lynn Hughes, Barrister, Sentinel Chambers

• Sentencing for Fraudulent Offending: The Key Factors 

Presented by Todd Simmonds, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Discharges Without Conviction

Presented by David Stevens, Barrister and Nathan Batts, Partner, Haigh Lyon Lawyers

• A Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act Update

Presented by Merran Keil, Barrister, Regent Chambers

• Jury Deliberations

Presented by Anoushka Bloem, Principal, Bloem & Associates, Criminal Defence Specialist

• Sentencing Update: Cases of Interest

Presented by Todd Simmonds, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Inadmissible Admissions

Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Anti-money Laundering: Recent Developments

Presented by Richard May, Partner and Steven O’Connor, Principal, Luke Cunningham Clere

• How to Defend a Sex Trial

Presented by Hugh Leabourn, Criminal Barrister, Durham Street Chambers

• Propensity Evidence: Recent Judgments

Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers,

• Facial Recognition Technologies: Legal, Ethical, and Privacy Considerations

Presented by Wendy Andrews, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers; Paper prepared by Susan Gray, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers

• Mental Health at Sentencing

Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Registration of Child Sex Offenders

Presented by David Stevens, Senior Crown Prosecutor, Kayes Fletcher Walker

• s 106 Discharge Without Conviction

Presented by Sarah Mandeno, Barrister, Station Chambers

• Update on Recent Sentencing Decisions: The Facts, Outcomes and Key Takeaways

Presented by Todd Simmonds, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Search and Surveillance: Recent Cases of interest 

Presented by Todd Simmonds, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Sentencing and the Impact of R v Zhang .

Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers

• Case Law Update: An Overview of Recent Significant Cases

Presented by Nick Chisnall, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers

• Student Discipline

Presented by Gretchen Stone, Partner, Harrison Stone

• The Omnipresence of Online Harm

Presented by Kesia Denhardt, Partner, Stace Hammond and Arran Hunt, Partner, Stace Hammond

• Family Conflict: Navigating Parent Separation, Family Court Orders and Protection Orders

Presented by Johan Niemand, Partner, Niemand Peebles Hoult

• Update on Youth Justice Issues 

Presented by Steven O’Connor, Principal, Luke Cunningham Clere

• Understanding The Court Process 

Presented by Sean McAnally, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland

• Affidavits: Rules Around Drafting and ‘Plain English’ Tips

Presented by Jo Naidoo, Partner, Family Disputes Team, Norris Ward McKinnon

•  Spousal Maintenance Applications: How to Draft Successful Applications and Defences

Presented by Jane Hunter, Barrister, Hunter Law

• Client Interviewing Tips and Traps for Intellectually Diverse and Vulnerable Clients

Presented by Deborah Pollard-Manning, Barrister, Landmark Chambers

• Navigating Statutory Powers in the Immigration Context

Presented by Stewart Dalley, Partner, and Pooja Sundar, Partner, D&S Law

• How to Request Files from INZ

Presented by Richard Small, Director and Senior Lawyer, Pacific Legal Immigration Lawyers

• Client Interviewing Tips and Traps for Intellectually Diverse and Vulnerable Clients

Presented by Deborah Pollard-Manning, Barrister, Landmark Chambers

• Navigating Statutory Powers in the Immigration Context

Presented by Stewart Dalley, Partner, and Pooja Sundar, Partner, D&S Law

• How to Request Files from INZ

Presented by Richard Small, Director and Senior Lawyer, Pacific Legal Immigration Lawyers

• Custody When the Applicant is Under 16

Presented by Sonny Lam, Consultant, Queen City Law

• S61 Requests and Character Waivers

Presented by Jack Cheng, Senior Associate, Meredith Connell

• Trade Mark Protection: Learning Objectives and Practical Insights

Presented by Dr Victoria Argyle, Senior Associate, AJ Park IP Law Limited; Barrister

• Navigating Patent Infringement: A Close Look at New Zealand's Regulations

Presented by David Nowak, Registered Patent Attorney, Australia and New Zealand, Henry Hughes Intellectual Property

• Cross Examination Intensive: Practical Tips and Traps to Avoid

Presented by Paul Dalkie, Barrister

• RMA Reform: Where to From Here

Presented by Martin Williams, Barrister, Shakespeare Chambers

• National Policy Statements: Indigenous Biodiversity and Highly Productive Land

Presented by Sally Gepp, Barrister

• Plan B: What Happens if the Recent RMA Reforms are Reversed?

Presented by Mike Doesberg, Partner - Environment & Planning, Wynn Willams

Prepared with Bal Matheson, Barrister, Richmond Chambers

• RMA Reform: Where to From Here

Presented by Martin Williams, Barrister, Shakespeare Chambers

• National Policy Statements: Indigenous Biodiversity and Highly Productive Land

• Plan B: What Happens if the Recent RMA Reforms are Reversed?

Presented by Mike Doesberg, Partner - Environment & Planning, Wynn Willams

• Conduct in Different Courts: More Than Your Standard 101

Presented by Anthony Hughes-Johnson KC, Barrister

• Climate Change in Environmental law  

Presented by Martin Williams, Barrister, Shakespeare Chambers

• National Planning Framework: An Epic or a Tragedy

Presented by Bal Matheson, Barrister, Richmond Chambers

• Conduct in Different Courts: More Than Your Standard 101

Presented by Anthony Hughes-Johnson KC, Barrister

• Climate Change in Environmental law  

Presented by Martin Williams, Barrister, Shakespeare Chambers

• Subleasing: Trends and Legal Considerations

Presented by Michael Bennett, Senior Associate, Greenwood Roche

• Variation, Surrender and Termination of Leases: Tips and Traps

Presented by Michael O’Flaherty, Senior Associate, Gibson Sheat Lawyers

• Common Lease Disputes: Dilapidations and Applications for Relief

Presented by Richard Hearn, Partner, Corcoran French Lawyers

• Critical Conveyancing Cases            

Presented by Glen Low, Partner, Franklin Law and Petrea Parkhill, Associate, Franklin Law

•  Drafting Special Conditions in Contracts of Sale: Do’s and Don’ts

Presented by Denise Marsden, Director, AlexanderDorrington Limited

• Commencing and Implementing a Subdivision: The Process and Best Practice

Presented by Alan Prescott, Partner, Harmans

• Navigating Common Subdivision Mistakes and Potential Competency Issues

Present by Kristine King, Director, Duncan King Law Limited

• Property Finance Update: The Rise of Private Lending and Issues to Watch Out for

Presented by Paul Chambers, Partner, Hamilton Locke

• Sale and Purchase Agreement: Claims for Compensation

Presented by Tina Hwang, Senior Associate and Property Team Leader at Queen City Law NZ Limited

• Unit Titles: Key Considerations in Subdivisions

Presented by Charlotte Muggeridge, Senior Associate, Harkness Henry Lawyers

• Rights and Powers: Dealing with Existing Rights of Way and JOALs in Subdivisions

Presented by Nicholas Kearney, Special Counsel, Davenports Law

• Change is Afoot: The Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2020 (Act)

Presented by Julia Batchelor-Smith, Managing Director, Batchelor*Smith

• Disclosure and Purchasers’ Due Diligence

Presented by Vicki Toan, Partner, Glaister Ennor

• Multi Unit Developments: Key Subdivision Considerations

Presented by Alan Prescott, Partner, Harmans

• New Builds, Off-the-Plan Purchases and Subdivisions

Presented by Scott Ratuki, Partner, and Jacinda May, Senior Associate Tompkins Wake

• Navigating Council and RMA Requirements for Subdivisions

Presented by Charlotte Muggeridge, Associate, Harkness Henry Lawyers; Member, Waikato Conservation Board, Waikato Plan Leadership Committee and Waikato Housing Initiative

• Sustainability in Property Law

Presented by Holly Hill, Partner, and Hannah McCay, Senior Solicitor, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

• A Primer and Update on the Trusts Act 2019

Presented by Carmel Walsh, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

• Critical Conveyancing Cases

Presented by Glen Low, Partner, Franklin Low and Jasmine Daroch, Senior Solicitor, Franklin Law

• Navigating Easements and Covenants in Conveyancing

Presented by Stuart Ryan, Barrister, Akarana Chambers

• Critical Conveyancing Cases

Presented by Glen Low, Partner, Franklin Low and Jasmine Daroch, Senior Solicitor, Franklin Law

• Navigating Easements and Covenants in Conveyancing

Presented by Stuart Ryan, Barrister, Akarana Chambers

• Tax Triggers in Conveyancing

Presented by Carla Cross, Specialist Tax Advisor, Lexicon Legal Limited and Harriet Zhang, Tax Manager, The Advisory Group

• Disputes With and Among Trustees

Presented by Janna McGuigan, Barrister, Canterbury Chambers

• The Duties of Executors and Managing Disputes Between Executors

Presented by Greg Ambler, Senior Associate, TGT Legal

• Complex Probates #Howtogetawaywithcommonform

Presented by Theresa Donnelly, Legal Services Manager, and Henry Stokes, General Counsel, Perpetual Guardian

• All Things Trust and Family Property: A Roundup of Important Legislation and Cases

Presented by Laura McLoughlin-Ware, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake and Catharina Chung, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake

• An in Depth Consideration of the Maximum Duration of a Trust

Presented by Vicki Ammundsen, Director and Notary Public, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law Limited

• Legal Compliance and Formalities of a Memoranda of Wishes

Presented by Anthony Grant, Barrister, Paladin Chambers

• Navigating Trustee Dynamics: Conduct, Conflict, and Removal

Presented by Carmel Walsh, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

•  Understanding the Many Facets Behind a Trust Dispute: Strategies & Options for Dealing with Them

Presented by Henry Stokes, Group General Counsel, Perpetual Guardian and Theresa Donnelly, Legal Services Manager, Perpetual Guardian

• All Things Trust and Family Property: A Roundup of Important Legislation and Cases

Presented by Laura McLoughlin-Ware, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake and Catharina Chung, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake

•  An in Depth Consideration of the Maximum Duration of a Trust

Presented by Vicki Ammundsen, Director and Notary Public, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law Limited

• Legal Compliance and Formalities of a Memoranda of Wishes

• Navigating Trustee Dynamics: Conduct, Conflict, and Removal

Presented by Carmel Walsh, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

•  Understanding the Many Facets Behind a Trust Dispute: Strategies & Options for Dealing with Them

• Legal Considerations for Mastering Successful PPPR Applications

Presented by Helen Tyree, Director, McWilliam Tyree; Leading Family & Relationship Property Lawyer – New Zealand, Doyle’s Guide 2023

• The Importance of Wills Done Right in Elder Law

• Making a Will Correctly: Duties When Preparing Wills and the Consequences of Getting It Wrong

Presented by Bethan Read, Special Counsel, Morris

• Practical Consideration of Capacity by Reference to Recent Case Law

Presented by Vicki Ammundsen, Director, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law

• Will Drafting-101

Presented by Theresa Donnelly, Legal Services Manager, Perpetual Guardian and Henry Stokes, General Counsel

• Claims by Surviving Partners

Presented by Stephanie Ambler, Partner, Tompkins Wake

• Applications for the Validation of Wills s14 Wills Act 2007: History and Procedure

Presented by Carmel Walsh, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

• The Fiduciary Duty of a Testator

Presented by Ingrid Taylor, Partner and James Pullar, Partner, Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors

• Case Law Update and Case Analysis

Presented by Vicki Ammundsen, Director, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law

• Fraud on a Power and Trustee Decision-making

Presented by Thomas Refoy-Butler, Partner, Mackenzie Elvin Law and Sam Jeffs, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

• Supervision of the Court under the Trusts Act 2019

Presented by Carmel Walsh, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

• New Fiduciary Relationships

Presented by Anthony Grant, Barrister, Paladin Chambers

• The Investment of Trust Funds: Powers, Duties and Practice

Presented by Henry Brandts-Giesen, Partner, Dentons Kensington Swan

• Disclosure by Trustee

Presented by Kevin Lenahan

• Trust Administration

Presented by Emma Tonkin, Partner, Hesketh Henry

• New Trust Documentation; Tips and Tricks

Presented by Richard Broad, Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson

• Trust Review Process

Presented by Tomasina Antunovich, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake

• Disclosure by Trustee

Presented by Kevin Lenahan

• Trust Administration

Presented by Emma Tonkin, Partner, Hesketh Henry

• New Trust Documentation; Tips and Tricks

Presented by Richard Broad, Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson

• Trust Review Process

Presented by Tomasina Antunovich, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake

• Fraud on a Power and Trustee Decision-making

Presented by Thomas Refoy-Butler, Partner, Mackenzie Elvin Law and Sam Jeffs, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

• Supervision of the Court under the Trusts Act 2019

Presented by Carmel Walsh, Barrister, Bankside Chambers

• New Fiduciary Relationships

Presented by Anthony Grant, Barrister, Paladin Chambers

• The Investment of Trust Funds: Powers, Duties and Practice

Presented by Henry Brandts-Giesen, Partner, Dentons Kensington Swan