Presenters

David Bullock, Partner, Lee Salmon Long
David’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. He has particular expertise in company and contractual disputes, tort claims, judicial review and regulatory litigation, and sports law. He has led hearings at all levels of the senior courts in New Zealand, in domestic and international arbitrations, and in some Pacific Islands courts. David is a graduate of Victoria University of Wellington and previously served as a clerk to the Chief Justice of New Zealand. He holds a Master of Laws from Yale University and is completing his doctorate at the University of Toronto. He publishes regularly in New Zealand and internationally on a range of legal topics.


Victoria Casey KC, Clifton Chambers
Victoria Casey specialises in civil litigation with a particular focus on the interface between public and commercial law. She has worked across a range of sectors including energy, construction, finance, health and disability, local government and central government agencies. Victoria the independent bar in 2012, becoming a QC in 2016. She has previously worked as Crown Counsel with the Crown Law Office's Human Rights and Tax & Commercial Teams, and with Bell Gully, Meredith Connell and Sly and Weigall (Canberra). She has appeared in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court and specialist tribunals, and has acted as counsel assisting under the Inquiries Act. Victoria is a Council member of the New Zealand Bar Association.